Netanyahu gains traction while opposition loses seats after hostage deal, new poll reveals
A poll by Maariv revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud gained three seats after the announcement of the hostage deal, while the opposition lost its majority to establish a new government.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.(photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)ByMOSHE COHEN