Hours after MK Tally Gotliv was granted immunity, the Shin Bet officer she exposed filed a High Court petition seeking to block the decision and restore criminal proceedings.

Eleven lawmakers voted in favor, while three voted against after three days of discussions on the matter that spanned from the early morning into the afternoon.

With all due respect to political considerations, the coalition, with the ruling party at its helm, must come to its senses. It must put the public interest first.