Tally Gotliv

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026
 Likud MK Tally Gotliv at the Knesset committee. January 28, 2025.

Likud denies Netanyahu said Gotliv is harming reelection chances, causing party damage

 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.

Gotliv accuses Shin Bet official of meeting with Hamas commander before Oct. 7 massacre

MK Tally Gotliv makes a point at the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee last week. Her boisterous appearances in the Knesset are popular in Likud circles, according to the writer.

Tally Gotliv's emerging influence in Likud politics – opinion


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

Israel's Mossad shuts down 'baseless lie' spread by Likud MK Tally Gotliv

Responding to Gotliv's claims on X, judicial reform protest leader Bressler said she "is not moved by the campaign of lies.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 18, 2024

Likud MK Tally Gotliv: Hostage families' actions are weapons for Hamas

"The shouts of 'now, now,' the outbursts during the Knesset meetings, these are weapons for Hamas, fuel for Hamas," Gotliv, an outspoken opposer to any ceasefire, told the hostage families.

 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