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

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

Finance Minister blasts former premier's political partners as 'out of the question,' as the ruling coalition teeters

As coalition wobbles, Bennett to hold meeting with party leaders; Levin proposes early elections; lawmakers to vote on controversial flag legislation

Coalition rallies to support Gila Gamliel's legislation, but falls a vote short after Ra'am chair accidentally votes against; Knesset advances 2 similar bills proposed by coalition

Former PM reverses decision to give his Likud party a free vote on proposal after pushback from ultra-Orthodox allies, who charge it will hurt the poor and large families

Opposition leader tells Likud MKs in closed-door meetings to watch their mouths because 'everything gets broadcast,' in comments that were themselves leaked

Lawmaker says blame should be on person who leaked recordings in which she told fellow Likud MKs tactic is fine in bid to topple the government

In leaked recording from faction meeting, Regev, Steinitz heard rapping colleagues for second-guessing their opposition to coalition bill covering tuition costs for combat veterans

Defense minister alters bill at last-minute so that it covers 75% of ex-combat soldiers' tuition costs instead of originally proposed 67%, leading Likud to drop its opposition