John Kerry

Netanyahu to Kerry: 1,000 Homes During Talks

Netanyahu tells Kerry Israel will allow 1,000 homes in Judea, Samaria during talks.

Kerry Flubs, Calls Palestinian Authority a 'Country'

John Kerry accidentally refers to areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority as a country. His spokeswoman: No change in our policy.

Kerry Lauds EU Step against Hizbullah

U.S. Secretary of State: We call on other governments to follow EU’s lead, take steps to rein in Hizbullah’s terrorism.

Kerry Finalizing U.S. Team for Peace Talks

No confirmation on whether Martin Indyk has been chosen to head the U.S. negotiating team.

Iran: Israel-PA Peace Talks are a Bad Idea

“The occupying Zionist regime is basically not ready to pay the price for peace,” says Tehran

MKs Worry: What did PM Promise Abbas?

Rumors abound regarding Israeli concessions that restarted talks.

Beware of Washington

Netanyahu: Resuming Talks with PA 'Vital'

"It is important on its own... and because of the challenges facing us, especially from Iran and Syria."

Livni: Netanyahu's Decision Shows Leadership

"All topics will be on the table,” she says, “but inside the room – we will have to act responsibly.”

Kerry Announces Resumption of Peace Talks

"We've reached an agreement that establishes a basis for resuming final status negotiations," announces Kerry.

Kerry's Plan: Israel Will Release Hundreds of Terrorists

Kerry has assured the PA that Israel will free some 350 terrorists in the coming months, says official.

Stymied by PA, Kerry Goes Home

PA member of parliament Mustafa Barghouti said "most factions" within the PLO had rejected Kerry's proposal.

Obama Urges Netanyahu to Resume Peace Talks

Obama calls Netanyahu, asks him to continue to work with John Kerry in order to resume talks with the PA.

Angry Refugees Tell Kerry: Impose No-Fly Zone

On his visit to Jordan, US Secretary of State receives a reminder that there's more to the Middle East than the Arab-Israeli conflict

Bennett: Talks Based on '49 Lines? We're Out

Bayit Yehudi will not be a partner, “even for one second,” in government that negotiates based on pre-1967 borders

Palestinians Torpedo Kerry Plan to Restart Negotiations

Fatah demands that Kerry state publicly that the talks are based on pre-1967 lines, as US denies talks "imminent"

PM Denies Talks on Basis of 1949 Lines, But Not Freeze

Binyamin Netanyahu's office denied that he accepted pre-'67 lines as the basis for talks with the PA. But what about the building freeze?

PA Official: Talks Likely as Netanyahu Folds on Key Issues

Israel and the PA may start negotiations again, after Israeli PM agrees to major concessions, including partial "building-freeze"

Kerry: We're Narrowing the Gaps

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says his diplomacy is narrowing gaps between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Ministers Warn: Rein in EU or We'll Trip Up Kerry

Bennett and Elkin say they will sabotage efforts to restart talks with PA if EU boycott is not cancelled

Kerry Meets Abbas in Jordan; Not Vistiing Israel

US Secy of State met with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Tuesday in Amman, but is not expected to come to Israel this time around

Ever Optimistic Kerry Returns to the Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is returning to the Middle East for a sixth trip, but may not meet with Israeli and PA officials.

US Officials Return to Middle East

US officials return to the region for another round of shuttle diplomacy. Secy of State John Kerry is expected in Israel Tuesday night.

Kerry Visit Postponed, Staying By Wife’s Side

US Secretary of State John Kerry has informed Israel that he will not return to the region until further notice due to his wife’s illness.

Kerry Mideast Visit in Doubt Due to Wife's Health

US Secretary of State John Kerry's return to the Middle East could be postponed due to his wife's illness.

Poll: Not Much Chance for Success on Kerry's Latest Mission

Neither Jews nor Arabs have much hope for the success of John Kerry's latest foray into Mideast peace making, a poll showed

John Kerry's Wife Hospitalized

Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, is in critical but stable condition.

Egypt's Foreign Minister: There Was No Military Coup

Egyptian FM Mohamed Kamel Amr tells John Kerry that the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi was not a military coup.

Jab at John Kerry?

Minister Ariel: Emissaries are Telling 'Tall Tales'

Housing Minister: between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, there will be only one state

PA: Kerry Did Not Achieve any Breakthrough

PLO official Saeb Erekat says there's been no breakthrough in marathon U.S.-led efforts to revive direct peace talks.

MK Chetboun: Kerry Gave Up on 2 States

Bayit Yehudi MK says 2 state solution is “an obsession on the verge of lunacy.”

Kerry: Yesha Building Not to Blame for Lack of Talks With PA

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that no further talks had been set between Israel and the PA - but that he would be back

Jerusalem Official on Housing Push: ‘I Forgot Kerry was Here’

Jerusalem deputy mayor says he ‘forgot Kerry was here’ when he submitted a ‘routine’ measure on a local housing project.

Kerry in Ramallah, Meets with PA Chairman Abbas

US Secy of State John Kerry is in Ramallah meeting a third time with Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas before leaving the region.

Progress or Stalemate in Peace Talks? Kerry's Efforts Continue

Jordan-based newspaper reports that Israel has agreed to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria. PA and Israeli leaders: No progress yet.

Kerry Extends Diplomacy – Possible Sign of Progress

U.S. diplomat Kerry arrived just before sundown Friday to see Peres, who said “Let's do a Tel Aviv Sabbath."

Kerry's Meetings 'Positive', Say Officials

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been having “positive” meetings in the Middle East, according to officials.

Kerry and Netanyahu Hold Second Meeting

U.S. Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu met in Jerusalem, their second meeting in 24 hours.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem

Kerry arrives in Israel, meets Netanyahu as part of his efforts to restart peace negotiations.

PM: Peace Intrinsically Linked to Israel Self-Defense

PM: Any peace deal with the Palestinian Authority must be based on Israel's ability to defend itself if the agreement breaks down.

Kerry in Jordan for Fifth Time in 5 Months

U.S. Diplomat to meet King Abdullah II, then Netanayhu and Abbas.

Leftists Angry: 69 Jerusalem Homes Approved

Planning committee finalizes approval of 69 homes in Har Homa neighborhood.

Jordan Warns Israel-PA Situation Could ‘Explode’ If Talks Fail

Jordan’s King Abdullah II warns Israel-PA relations could “explode” if talks fail, and the Syrian civil war may lead to a regional conflict.

US Secy of State Heads to Jordan on New Shuttle Diplomacy Tour

US Secy of State John Kerry is leaving Kuwait and heading to Jordan on his latest Mideast shuttle diplomacy mission.

Report: Israel to Freeze Building, Return to Negotiations

Maariv reports Netanyahu agreed to free some terror prisoners, while PA will give up preconditions for negotiations.

Kerry Calls on Taliban to Get Peace Talks 'Back on Track'

Secretary of State John Kerry called on the Taliban to get peace talks “back on track,” after the recent breakdown of negotiations.

Abbas: We Support Kerry's Peace Efforts

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he supports U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to revive peace talks with Israel.

Kerry Makes Fifth Visit to Israel

US Secretary of State John Kerry leaves Friday on a 12-day trip during which he will return to the Middle East.

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

The United States is considering what steps it can take to help the Syrian opposition, says Secretary of State.

The Two-State Solution Was Tried 91 Years Ago

Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry, who was to return to Mideast this week to attempt to facilitate peace negotiations, has postponed his visit.

Israel Cannot Depend on UN Forces For Security

PM Netanyahu says Israel can't depend on the UN for security in the Golan. He told Russia Israel won't fire at Syria if Syria does the same.

Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail

Cairo court sentences 43 Egyptian and foreign employees of several NGOs to jail sentences. Kerry condemns.

Abbas: We Want to Talk, But the Ball is in Israel's Court

"The Palestinian demands are clear, so Israel must now accept them in order to begin negotiations," claims PA Chairman.

"Palestine" - Pouring Money Into A Bottomless Pit

Kerry Warns: Last Chance for Israel-PA Peace

If efforts to reach peace fail now, there may never be another chance, warns Secretary of State.

Kerry to Visit Jordan 'Within Days'

Kerry is engaged in an intensive bout of shuttle diplomacy aimed at finding a way back to direct negotiations.

Kerry Warns Iran: The Clock is Ticking

U.S. Secretary of State says he's doubtful that the presidential election in Iran will bring about a change in its nuclear program.

Kerry: S-300 Deal Endangers Israel

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia's deal to sell S-300 to Syria is "not helpful" and puts Israel at risk.

Abbas Admits He's Under Pressure to Drop Preconditions

PA Chairman admits he is under international pressure to resume talks with Israel and drop demands for a construction freeze.