Gotliv’s move toward Ben Gvir’s party driven by concerns over parliamentary immunity

Firebrand Knesset member Tally Gotliv is reportedly maneuvering to join Itamar Ben Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party, a move analysts suggest is aimed at securing her political future. Gotliv faces the prospect of losing her spot on the Likud party slate, which could leave her without a seat in the next Knesset. The lawmaker is currently facing potential legal action regarding alleged national security offenses, and maintaining her parliamentary immunity is considered a primary motivation for her shift. Observers note that this potential defection highlights the narrowing ideological gap between the far-right factions and elements within the Likud party. Without the protection afforded by her parliamentary status, Gotliv would be vulnerable to prosecution for the charges currently leveled against her.