I think, if it goes through and is brought to vote and it actually happens, I think PM Netanyahu would be wise and smart to use it as a springboard for calling new elections. It would be the smartest time, from his perspective (in my opinion, obviously, maybe not his), for elections to happen - on the back of a hostage deal, especially, or maybe only, if it includes all the hostages. He needs new elections and Israel needs it. This government needs to win back the support and trust of the people. If Netanyahu would win an election now, all claims against him (except the corruption ones with his trials) go away - the people will have chosen him despite Oct 7 and the wars and hostages. And if someone else wins, then that is who the people put their faith in for leadership.

Right now the Opposition, which has been weak and ineffective since Day 1, is the weakest it has ever been. Strike while the iron is hot. He can call elections and I am sure as weak as they are now, they will also run horrible campaigns.

Now would also be a good time against his own right wing challengers as well. Ben Gvir is weaker now than he has been since the formation of the government. Smotritch was never a threat. Bennett is not ready. Lieberman isnt popular enough, even if he grows his party as polls say he would. Elections around a hostage deal is the best scenario for Netanyahu, and it is something the country needs.