Tali Gottlieb Finds New Political Home with Ben-Gvir's Party

Tali Gottlieb, a new addition to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, has described the party as her "home." Speaking on Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" program hosted by Yinon Magal, Gottlieb responded to a question about her new political affiliation by stating, "Home. That is precisely the word. How is the new home? Home." Magal attempted to draw a parallel to Gottlieb's previous affiliation with the Likud party, suggesting similar sentiments were expressed then. However, Gottlieb clarified, "I never said Likud was home, only an excellent party. The precise word for me: Jewish, proud, in the Land of Israel, the inheritance of my fathers, home."

Gottlieb's move to Otzma Yehudit followed a dispute with the Likud party. Despite favorable internal polls, she was placed 12th in the Likud primaries and 20th on the party's Knesset list. Gottlieb had threatened to leave if not granted a more favorable spot, specifically the 12th position. She followed through on this threat, joining Ben-Gvir's party.

Her departure was accompanied by strong pronouncements, including a prediction that she would end up in Shin Bet basements if not elected to the next Knesset. Gottlieb explained her situation, referencing a legal indictment against her. This indictment relates to the alleged publication of the name of a Shin Bet agent, who is the partner of anti-government protest leader Shachaf Bresler. Gottlieb also noted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not vote to grant her parliamentary immunity at the time, which she interpreted as a significant signal.