Supreme Court President Orders MK Tali Gottlieb Removed from Hearing Over Interruptions

During a Supreme Court hearing on Sunday concerning the State Comptroller, Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit instructed court security to remove Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb from the courtroom. Justice Amit cited multiple interruptions by Gottlieb during the session as the reason for his order. He stated, "I have tolerated several interruptions," before directing the security personnel to escort her out, adding that she should be allowed to leave the courtroom on her own.

Prior to the hearing, Gottlieb posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she would not stand when the judges entered the courtroom. She criticized the judges for disrespecting her as an elected official and for repeatedly violating her parliamentary immunity. Gottlieb wrote that judges who disrespect her and the right-wing public she represents do not deserve her respect, especially when they fail to stand or make room for elected representatives.

The incident highlights tensions between some members of the Knesset and the judiciary, particularly regarding parliamentary immunity and courtroom decorum. The hearing itself focused on matters related to the State Comptroller, though specific details of the case were not disclosed in the report. The Supreme Court's firm response underscores its stance on maintaining order during judicial proceedings.