Israel okays millions to WB settlements

Israel's government on Sunday approved nearly $13 million in financing for the West Bank settlements of Kiryat Arba and within Hebron, officials said, following a wave of Palestinian attacks in the area. The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing cabinet will see some 50 million shekels ($12.8 million, 11.6 million euros) allocated to "strengthen" the communities.