Move comes as local authorities call for nationwide two-hour strike on Monday in solidarity with Arab towns across country that are protesting ongoing budget freeze by Smotrich
Five-year plan gets green light after being delayed by Finance Minister Smotrich's objection to funding of college preparatory program for Arab students
Money includes millions for services like health, education and youth clubs, but also large amounts for promoting and enlarging Israel's civilian footprint in the West Bank
Far-right finance minister had cited 'radical Islamic cells' in Israeli universities as reason for withholding funds for preparatory course integrating Palestinians
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