An Israeli court ruled that Member of Knesset (MK) Tali Gotliv is not entitled to blanket immunity from a libel suit filed against her by an anti-government activist. The case stems from Gotliv’s public disclosure of the identity of a Shin Bet security agent. The ruling was issued a day before the Knesset was scheduled to vote on legislation that would have shielded Gotliv from separate criminal proceedings. The court determined that Gotliv’s actions did not fall under the protections afforded by parliamentary immunity. This decision potentially leaves Gotliv vulnerable to financial penalties in the civil suit. The pending Knesset vote regarding broader protections for Gotliv remains scheduled despite this court ruling. The case highlights ongoing tensions between freedom of speech, national security, and the rights of individuals.