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Times of Israel:

Amid rising accusations of racism, Smotrich adamant funds for Arab towns will be cut

Far-right finance minister says he has Netanyahu’s backing to halt East Jerusalem funding, alleges money earmarked for Arab authorities goes to organized crime

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Haaretz ‘Political Bribe’ |

Far-right Finance Minister Freezes Funds for Israeli Arab Cities, East J’lem Students Despite Shin Bet and Ed. Ministry’s Position

The interior minister firmly demanded Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich release the funds previously promised to the municipalities, but Smotrich holds firm, also opposing funding to preparatory programs for Palestinian students in East Jerusalem