By 56-41 votes, MKs back legislation that gives government more time to resolve impasse on passing state financial plan

News site quotes minister in Gantz's party arguing that while the proposal is right ethnically, it could backfire politically; Likud reportedly believes bill poses little threat

Senior right-wing politician '70% sure' that premier will only back postponement in initial vote, then he'll torpedo it and trigger elections anyway

Derech Eretz faction says PM supports its bill to push off August 25 budget deadline; Blue and White, Shas say they'll support postponement

Top economists said to back Blue and White's position in face-off between parties; finance minister accuses Gantz of playing politics

Amid rift with coalition partner Blue and White, PM calls for swift passage of budget, which must be approved by August 25 to keep government from dissolving

Reported maneuver could see Deri or Levin serve temporarily as PM to avoid violating coalition deal; Gantz said urged by some party members to give in to premier's budget demands

Amid impasse, coalition party Derech Eretz reportedly calls on Netanyahu, Gantz to 'come to their senses' and not drag Israel to 4th Knesset vote in 20 months

Minister Yoaz Hendel vows to support extending Israeli law over West Bank lands regardless of defense minister's position, says Palestinians in annexed areas should get citizenship

Assuming chairmanship of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Derech Eretz MK says he'll provide civilian oversight to the military to help Israel through tumultuous period