MK Tali Gottlieb Explains Why She Refuses to Stand for Supreme Court Judges

Knesset member Tali Gottlieb participated in a Supreme Court hearing on Sunday regarding the appointment of State Comptroller Michael Regev. During the session, she disrupted the proceedings and was subsequently removed from the courtroom. Online discussions criticized her for allegedly disrespecting the judges, questioning why she does not stand when they enter the room.

In response, Gottlieb explained that she refuses to stand for judges who, in her view, disrespect her as an elected official and the right-wing public she represents. She accused the judges of repeatedly violating her parliamentary immunity and said such conduct does not merit traditional courtesies. Gottlieb emphasized that when judges fail to stand for elected officials or instruct security to make way for them, she will not stand to honor them.

Her remarks highlight ongoing tensions between some right-wing politicians and the Supreme Court in Israel, particularly regarding judicial authority and respect for elected representatives. The article also references a related political move planned by Itamar Ben-Gvir ahead of upcoming elections.