Hardline opposition to the Gaza plan has already left Sharon with a minority coalition, meaning he will have to seek new partners or call early elections as he pushes forward with his agenda. The next elections are scheduled for 2006.
Dalia Itzik, a senior Labor lawmaker, said the party's 21 legislators will support Sharon when he brings the Gaza plan to a vote. She also said the party would be willing to join the government to prevent its collapse.
Sharon could face more trouble early next year when the state budget comes up for consideration. If a government fails to pass a budget by the end of March, it must resign.
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