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Anti-government activist Shikma Bressler (R) and MK Tally Gotliv (C) arrive for a court hearing in Bressler's defamation lawsuit against Gotliv at the District Court in Lod, September 17, 2024. (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
June 16, 2026, 8:13 pm
Judge in libel suit says MK Gotliv can’t get blanket immunity for exposing Shin Bet agent
Ruling in civil lawsuit filed by anti-government activist comes a day before Knesset is set to vote on shielding firebrand Likud member from separate criminal proceedings
By ToI Staff
MK Tally Gotliv attends a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, September 16, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 19, 2026, 6:22 pm
Firebrand Likud MK indicted for disclosing Shin Bet agent’s identity
Tally Gotliv, who revealed details on partner of opposition activist while spreading conspiracy theory about him, submits immunity request to Knesset panel; ministers denounce AG for ‘persecuting the right’
By Sam Sokol
Anti-government activist Shikma Bressler (R) and MK Tally Gotliv (C) arrive for a court hearing in Bressler's defamation lawsuit against Gotliv at the District Court in Lod, September 17, 2024. (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
July 10, 2025, 3:11 pm
AG weighing indictment of Likud’s Gotliv for unmasking Shin Bet agent
Controversial MK revealed identity of protest leader’s partner as operative; Gotliv claims parliamentary immunity and vows not to attend hearing, making indictment almost inevitable
By Jeremy Sharon
File - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with the architects of the proposed judicial overhaul, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman (standing) in the Knesset on February 15, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 7, 2025, 10:39 am
Knesset summer session to focus on Haredi draft, efforts to curb public media
Bills under discussion would shutter Kan broadcaster, split the attorney general’s position into two, and impose 80% tax on foreign donations to nonprofits
By Sam Sokol
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi in the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, October 30, 2024. (Dani Shem-Tov/Knesset)
November 24, 2024, 11:51 pm
Likud minister asserts that government has right to enact ‘regime change’ in Israel
In separate comments, Karhi suggests abolishing High Court, replacing it with body overseen by Knesset; ministerial panel backs firebrand legislator’s bill to enhance MKs’ immunity
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Labor MK Naama Lazimi attends a Finance Committee meeting at the Knesset on December 18, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 2, 2024, 10:01 pm
Report: Police seek to open probe of MK for taking part in highway-blocking protest
Labor lawmaker Naama Lazimi says investigation is ‘a warning light that should concern all of us,’ adding a message to Ben Gvir: ‘I’m not afraid of you’
By ToI Staff
MK Ofir Katz leads a committee meeting in the Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 17, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
February 5, 2023, 8:40 pm
Coalition whip pushes bill to grant mayors immunity from arrest
Ofir Katz of Likud says municipal leaders need protection similar to that enjoyed by Knesset members to dissuade ‘enemies’ seeking to tarnish reputations
By ToI Staff
Then-Joint List Knesset member Ofer Cassif appears to hit a police officer in the West Bank on May 13, 2022. (Screenshot)
August 2, 2022, 3:07 pm
Joint List MK to be questioned by police over video of him assaulting officer
Months after incident, police get permission from attorney general for probe of Ofer Cassif, a sitting member of Knesset
By ToI Staff
Joint List party members Ahmad Tibi, left, and Ofer Cassif during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem August 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2022, 3:15 pm
Police ask attorney-general to allow criminal probes of Joint List MKs Tibi, Cassif
Force accuses the two lawmakers of assaulting police officers, obstructing a police officer in carrying out his duties, and making threats; pair deny they did anything wrong
By ToI Staff
Joint List party members Ahmad Tibi, left, and Ofer Cassif during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem August 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2022, 12:36 am
Police reportedly seeking criminal probes of Joint List MKs Tibi, Cassif
In recent events caught on video, Cassif seen hitting cop as security forces block his vehicle, while Tibi is accused of obstructing police by helping a suspect escape arrest
By ToI Staff
Likud MK David Bitan arrives for a court hearing at the Lod District Court, on January 19, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
January 19, 2022, 10:06 pm
Report: Police used NSO’s spyware in corruption probe of Likud MK
Law enforcement allegedly obtained photographs and information from phone of David Bitan’s acquaintance; lawmaker appears in court for first time in trial
By ToI Staff
Likud MK David Bitan at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on August 9, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
August 9, 2021, 3:35 pm
Likud MK indicted on graft charges after forgoing parliamentary immunity request
David Bitan accused of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and tax offenses for allegedly accepting bribes while in office
By ToI Staff
Likud MK David Bitan attends a Knesset Arrangements Committee meeting on June 23, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 5, 2021, 2:23 pm
Likud MK forgoes right to seek parliamentary immunity from graft indictment
David Bitan’s lawyers tell attorney general he is confident in his innocence, will contend with charges in court
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his corruption trial hearing at the Jerusalem District Court, February 8, 2021. (Reuven Castro/Pool)
February 8, 2021, 8:53 am
Netanyahu formally pleads not guilty in 2nd court appearance of corruption trial
With hundreds of protesters outside, PM arrives early for hearing, then leaves with permission; judges say they’ll consider delay of evidentiary stage; elections 6 weeks away
By Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a face mask in line with public health restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, stands inside the courtroom as his corruption trial opens at the Jerusalem District Court, May 24, 2020. (Ronen Zvulun/ Pool Photo via AP)
February 7, 2021, 10:26 pm
On trial during elections? Timetable at stake as Netanyahu back in court
Judges will hear defendants’ response to indictment and requests for delay until after March vote; PM, making 2nd court appearance, tells supporters to stay home due to COVID risk
By Michael Bachner
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