Amit Segal Accuses Likud MK Tally Gotliv of Dishonesty

Political commentator Amit Segal launched a sharp attack Tuesday against Knesset member Tally Gotliv, following her recent statements about her future in Likud and the possibility she might consider an offer from Otzma Yehudit, a far-right party in Israel's governing coalition. In a video he released, Segal presented three accusations, charging that she is not telling the truth and is acting out of concern for her political future.

"Three things about Tally Gotliv," Segal began.

1. "Gotliv is lying."

According to Segal, Gotliv maintains she did not threaten Prime Minister Netanyahu and has no offers from other parties, but he asserted he possesses evidence contradicting these claims. "The proof that she's lying is on the phone I'm using to film this video for you," he said.

2. "Tally Gotliv only cares about Tally Gotliv."

He referenced the ideological image she has cultivated over the years and her criticism of those who didn't align with the messages she promoted.

According to Segal, the shift in her conduct came following her performance in the primaries: "The moment she was a bit disappointed with the primaries," she already began considering departure. Segal presented this as a contradiction between the ideological messages she conveyed throughout her tenure and the political options she is now exploring.

3. "Tally Gotliv is proof that any tiger you ride will always bite you in a sensitive place."

According to him, the Netanyahu family worked to advance her in previous primaries and helped secure her election, while now she is acting in the opposite direction.

"Worked full-time so she would be elected. Now she's working full-time so she won't be elected," Segal said. He concluded the video with a message to the Netanyahu family: "Moral of the story: you don't always have to take the loudest and noisiest extreme product."

The remarks come after she declared she wants the 12th spot on the Likud list but would be willing to consider a concrete offer from a party she respects. She later clarified she was referring to Otzma Yehudit, and even said she should serve as Justice Minister.