Despite latest blow to governing bloc, a plurality of Israelis want coalition remain in power, one third prefer going back to polls and 25% back Netanyahu forming alternative gov't

Justice minister says parties unable to control members are not part of government and he 'cannot be blind to the possibility that this experiment has run its course'

Failed votes on settler bill and ministerial post have deepened cracks that could threaten survival of coalition once vaunted for its myriad ideologies, but now felled by them

But silence of New Hope's Gideon Sa'ar, who said vote was a test of coalition's desire to survive, raises questions how long alliance can carry on

Ra'am's Ghaniam and Rinawie Zoabi of Meretz vote against critical measure, joining opposition MKs, who have vowed to shoot down all government-sponsored measures

Justice minister, who has said coalition's future is at stake, says vote won't be delayed, despite the fact that Silman and Rinawie Zoabi's votes are decisive in deadlocked Knesset

Ahead of Monday vote, Israeli television reports that rebel Yamina MK has said she'll oppose extending legislation, while Ra'am's support remains unsecured

Left-wing lawmaker says if legislation doesn't pass and government falls, 'the right will pass it within a week'; stresses backing for two-state solution

Reports say New Hope already talking portfolios, guarantees as coalition struggles to pass key renewal of West Bank law; Ra'am said willing to support bill if assured it will pass

Struggling to pass key bill on West Bank law, justice minister says government survival 'not a value in and of itself'; also bashes Netanyahu for acting 'cynically'

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