Following months of Palestinian attacks on civilians and soldiers, the Israeli government on Sunday, 19th June, 2016, approved $18 million in extra funding for Jewish West Bank settlements.
The move was not welcomed by Israeli opposition lawmakers and Palestinians, both parties believed that instead of boosting Israel's struggling periphery the government was pouring money into an enterprise that undermined Israel's security and international standing.
Netanyahu's office released a statements which stated that the funding was geared towards assisting small businesses, encourage tourism and strengthen security.
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