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Court Partly Rejects Tally Gotliv’s Immunity Claim in Defamation Suit
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60% right-leaningFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
The Lod District Court partially rejected Tally Gotliv’s immunity defense in a defamation suit filed by Shikma Bressler. Judge Rami Haimovich said Gotliv has immunity for parliamentary speech, but not for certain factual publications, including revealing a security official’s identity. Bressler said she was pleased and the civil case will continue.
- 01Lod District Court partly rejected Tally Gotliv’s parliamentary immunity claim.
- 02Shikma Bressler sued Gotliv for defamation and libel.
- 03Judge Rami Haimovich said immunity covers political speech, not all factual claims.
- 04The ruling cited publication of a security official’s identity, Bressler’s partner.
- 05Bressler said, “We are pleased with the decision.”
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SrugimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Court Partly Rejects Tally Gotliv’s Immunity Claim in Defamation Suit
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Judge: Tally Gotliv Has No Immunity in Defamation Suit Over Shin Bet Partner Exposure
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Gotliv Says Court Ruling Came a Day After Knesset Backed Her Immunity
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Tally Gotliv Says Timing of Court Ruling Is Suspicious After Partial Win in Libel Case
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