Israel PM-elect Netanyahu's deal plans to bolster settlements- PublishedA deal between Israel's prime minister-elect and his far-right partner reveals the likely next government's highly controversial plans for settlements.That would inflame tensions with Palestinians in nearby villages, which have seen regular protests against settlers trying to take over the land, often leading to deadly clashes with Israeli soldiers.The deal between Likud and the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party of extremist Itamar Ben-Gvir would also see new infrastructure.Although Mr Ben-Gvir has made progress in coalition talks with the prospective prime minister, it is not clear whether he will get his wish of becoming minister of internal security, in charge of the police.That would be a turnaround for a figure with past convictions for racism and belonging to a banned Jewish militant group."