(Reuters) Steven Scheer - Israel will spend around 13 billion shekels ($3.3 billion) over the next five years to improve the standard of living of its Arab minority and narrow gaps with its Jewish population. Arabs comprise a fifth of Israel's population. In a plan approved by the Israeli cabinet, investment will be boosted in education, infrastructure, culture, sports and transportation in Arab areas. "The Israeli government is changing the allocation mechanisms in government ministries so that Israel's Arab citizens will receive their relative share in the state budget," said Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel.
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