MK Tali Gottlieb Calls for Shin Bet Chief's Resignation

Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb has publicly criticized Shin Bet Director, calling for his resignation. Gottlieb, a member of the Otzma Yehudit party, accused the Head of the Shin Bet of failing to condemn Arab terrorism in Judea and Samaria and alleged that the Shin Bet has recently been focused on bolstering a false campaign against Jewish settlers.

Gottlieb expressed her disappointment, stating that while she previously supported the Head of the Shin Bet's appointment, she no longer does. She wrote on her X account that if the Head of the Shin Bet feels his position is compromised, he should "be brave enough and resign." She further elaborated that his silence regarding what she described as horrific criminal behavior by left-wing anarchists against settlers and soldiers in Judea and Samaria is deafening.

Gottlieb also referenced an exchange where the Head of the Shin Bet reportedly told Minister Orit Strock that she was "disconnected" for demanding he acknowledge Arab terrorism in the region. Gottlieb likened this to dark days preceding the October events and stated that while she supported his appointment, the Head of the Shin Bet has proven himself to be committed to his role, citing his exposure of a criminal prosecutor. However, she reiterated her concern that the Shin Bet is now reinforcing a false narrative about Jewish settler violence, which she believes harms Israel's national resilience on the global stage.