Finance minister reiterates he will not release the NIS 200 million he froze without tighter oversight, spars with Mudar Younes over his claims the money will reach crime groups

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

As murders sweep Arab cities, state hopes to bring the secretive agency into the fight. Some worry about cost to civil liberties

Muhammed Nasser Aghbariah, 21, of Umm al-Fahm is 4th member of his family murdered in past 18 months; clashes break out in city after shooting, mayor threatens to resign

Move comes as PM continues to campaign for Arab votes, but he has pledged to fight rampant violence before; Umm al-Fahm mayor says he is cautiously optimistic'