High-profile case9/14/2026

NIS 2.6 Million Lawsuit Against MK Gottlieb to Proceed on the Merits

The Lod District Court held a hearing in the lawsuit concerning MK Tally Gottlieb’s publications about Shikma Bressler and her husband. Gottlieb sought to have the proceedings terminated on the grounds of parliamentary immunity, but the court denied her request.

Key facts

•Court: Lod District Court
•Amount of the lawsuit: NIS 2.6 million
•Defendant: MK Tally Gottlieb
•The plaintiffs are connected to Shikma Bressler and her husband
•The motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied
•The case number and exact date of the hearing were not stated

Background to the Dispute

The NIS 2.6 million lawsuit concerns a series of publications by Gottlieb about Bressler and her husband—an employee of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet). Among other things, the Knesset member alleged that he spoke with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and coordinated the October 7 attack with him. The source does not specify the legal classification of the remedies sought and does not state the case number.

What the Court Ruled

Gottlieb sought to have the lawsuit dismissed at an early stage, arguing that she was protected by parliamentary immunity. The District Court refused to terminate the proceedings on that basis. The source does not provide the final ruling in the lawsuit or an assessment of the publications at issue.

Separate Criminal Proceeding

At the same time, an indictment was filed against Gottlieb for revealing the identity of a member of the security establishment—a Ministry of Defense employee and Bressler’s husband. In that proceeding as well, the Knesset member claimed immunity, and her request was granted. The source does not state the case number, the date of the decision, or the statutory provision under which the indictment was filed.

Political Confrontation

During the hearing, a verbal confrontation developed between Bressler and Gottlieb. After leaving the court, Gottlieb publicly criticized Israel Katz and Benjamin Netanyahu and spoke favorably about Itamar Ben-Gvir. These remarks belong to the political dispute and do not, in themselves, determine the outcome of the civil proceeding.

What this means for you

The Knesset member’s reliance on parliamentary immunity did not lead to the early termination of this civil proceeding, so the lawsuit may continue to be heard. However, this does not mean that the claims have already been found to be justified: the source does not report a final ruling on the merits of the dispute.

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