Tally Gotliv

Ben-Gvir surges in polls as election campaign exposes deep divisions in Israel

The contrasting reactions to Ben-Gvir's campaign visit to Ramla offered a glimpse into Israel's deeply polarized society as his far-right Otzma Yehudit party surges in the polls.

Election billboards for Otzma Yehudit party and its party head Itamar Ben Gvir, in Ramat Gan. October 04, 2026.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, National Security Minister and chairman of the Otzma Yehudit party tours at Htikva market, in Tel Aviv ahead of the upcoming general elections, September 18, 2026.

Israel Election 2026: What does Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit stand for?

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir holds a press conference with new Otzma Yehudit MK Tally Gotliv, in Tel Aviv, September 4, 2026

Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv

Itamar Ben-Gvir at a campaign event in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir demands Defense Ministry, Tally Gotliv for justice minister in next gov’t


Knesset committee readies bill which would grant quasi-total immunity to MKs

The bill, proposed by Likud MK Tally Gotliv, allows for the lifting of criminal immunity granted to MKs with the approval of a 90-MK majority.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv at the Knesset committee. January 28, 2025.

State attorney rejects MK Gotliv's immunity claim in Mossad chief defamation case

Likud lawmaker invoked parliamentary immunity to avoid investigation into allegations she made about a protest leader's supposed Hamas ties

 MK Tally Gotliv arrives for a court hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024

Knesset advances bill giving near-total criminal immunity to Israeli lawmakers

The attorney general’s office wrote in a legal opinion in November that the bill proposal “gives almost decisive weight to the freedom of action of Knesset members."

The Knesset plenum on July 24, 2024.

Bill to privatize Israel’s public broadcaster passes preliminary vote

Karhi: no need for publicly funded broadcasting. Lapid: attack on Israeli democracy

 MK Tally Gotliv court hearing on the case of the "Rosh Yehudi" association against the Tel Aviv Municipality which prevents against the holding of the traditional Yom Kippur prayer in the public space at Dizengoff Square, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. October 9, 2024.

Controversial MK immunity bill pulled from Knesset agenda amid criticism

Gotliv’s bill would block any investigation from opening in the first place unless a 90-MK supermajority approves it, except for corruption-related charges.

 MK Tally Gotliv arrives for a court hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024

Ben-Gvir hints strike in Iran as 'weak, disappointing'

After the Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday, Ben-Gvir tweeted, "Impressive defense until now – now there must be a crushing attack."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at a convention in Jerusalem on January 28, calling for Israel to rebuild settlements in the Gaza Strip.

Tally Gotliv debuts 'song' in Knesset, Ahmad Tibi expresses medical concern

Likud MK Tally Gotliv performed the famous Israeli tune made popular in the 1930s, attacking Arab MKs.

 MK Tally Gotliv attends a conference as part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

'Protests a gift to Hamas': MKs condemn Ayalon demonstrations

On Saturday evening, thousands of protesters rallied around the country to protest the government and call for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 22, 2024

Israel keeping Hamas leaders alive is a political decision - former Mossad head

Yossi Cohen also expressed strong support for disengagement from Gaza, saying he was in favor of a total disengagement. 

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Protest leader sues Likud MK for false claim of Hamas affiliation

Gotliv was quick to respond, saying that "Bressler missed the limelight" and reminded the public that her "immunity is substantial and enshrined in law."

 (L-R) Shikma Bressler; Likud MK Tally Gotliv