Finance minister also calls for more settlement construction after Shay Silas Nigrekar, 60, and his 28-year-old son Aviad Nir shot dead in Huwara

Far-right minister starting with legalization of 15 illegal communities; official laments that government helpless to stop it because Smotrich controls both relevant offices

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

Activists demonstrate in settlements and highlight anti-Palestinian violence, making common cause with established leftist groups but risking alienating supporters on the right

Far-right finance minister had cited 'radical Islamic cells' in Israeli universities as reason for withholding funds for preparatory course integrating Palestinians

Finance minister and his party colleague reportedly intend to bring scheme for cabinet decision; some cash to be scalped from other ministries

Netanyahu and Smotrich hail move as proof that economy is 'strong, stable and resilient,' and say warnings about overhaul impact are alarmist 'false panic campaigns'

Hadassah Academic College president says preparatory programs for academic integration of East Jerusalem students are 'strategic asset for Israel'

General strike set for next week; communities mayors say they won't open coming school year unless government transfers needed millions

Clashes break out at scene, with settlers burning tires and scattering spikes on road to outpost; no comment from far-right ministers