Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allocated $135 million for communities near the Gaza Strip, which have been affected by the firing of rockets from the enclave, after Israeli residents criticized the acceptance of a ceasefire there, authorities said on Friday. Netanyahu held a meeting on Thursday with political leaders of regional councils, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Chief of General Staff Gadi Eizenkot, in which he announced an annual programme to strengthen the emergency infrastructure, social and security benefits, among others, Efe news reported. (IANS)