John Kerry

Kerry's Plan for PA Economy Receives Cool Reception

A $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.

Kerry, Livni Meet in Jordan

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Amman as part of Kerry's ongoing efforts to renew peace talks.

Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA Economy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.

Kerry to Address Leading Jewish Convention

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will address the American Jewish Committee 2013 Global Forum on Sunday in Washington, D.C.

Kerry and Lavrov to Meet and Talk About Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Paris for talks on Syria's conflict.

Kerry: Israel, Palestinians Must Take Hard Decisions

"I know this region well enough to know there is scepticism, in some quarters there is cynicism, and there are reasons for it".

Kerry slams barring of Iran election candidates

Kerry spoke at the end of a visit to meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders

Report: Kerry Offers Freeze for Negotiations

U.S. Secretary of State suggests Israel freeze construction if it wants talks with the PA.

Kerry Meets Abbas for 2 Hours, Visits Peres

US Secretary of State admitted there was skepticism and cynicism about attempts to reach accord.

PM to Kerry: Let's Get Talks With PA Going

Prime Minister Netanyahu told Secretary of State Kerry that Israel was very interested in reopening negotiations with the PA

Kerry Returns to Israel in Peace Push

US Secretary of State John Kerry headed back to Israel Thursday as he continues a push to reignite peace negotiations.

Report: Kerry Meets With 'Marmara Martyr' in Washington

Secretary of State John Kerry met with the father of one of the “martyrs” killed during the Mavi Marmara flotilla incident.

Rivlin: U.S. Criticism is Out of Line

MK: Kerry was wrong to condemn settlement legalization; lack of peace talks is not Israel’s fault.

U.S. Denounces Rise in Anti-Jewish, Anti-Muslim Sentiment

State Department report finds there is a rise of both anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish sentiment around the world.

EU Postpones Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

Following U.S. intervention, the EU has postponed plans to label products from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

Yachimovitch: 'Examine Positions of Both Sides on All Issues'

Israeli opposition leader Shelly Yachimovich urges PA chairman Abbas to seize opportunity of resuming peace negotiations.

Davutoglu: Tests on Syrians Show Signs of Chemical Weapons

Turkey's FM: tests conducted on wounded Syrians suggested use of chemical weapons.

Kerry Talks Peace with Tony Blair

As part of his ongoing efforts to get Israel and the PA talking, John Kerry hosted talks with special Middle East envoy Tony Blair.

Kerry to Return to Israel in Late May

US Secretary of State John Kerry to return to Israel in late May in effort to re-start peace talks.

U.S., Russia Seek International Conference on Syria

The U.S. and Russia agreed to push both sides in the Syria conflict to find a solution and hold an international conference.

Livni and Kerry Meet to Talk Peace

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss reviving the Middle East peace process.

Qatar Hints at Support for 'Swaps' as Part of Israel-PA Peace

U.S. Secretary of State hosts talks with Arab League officials as part of his attempts to renew the Middle East peace process.

Kerry as Brutus

Kerry Compares Boston Victims, Marmara Terrorists

At Istanbul, Secretary of State makes jarring comparison between Boston Marathon terror victims, IHH terror activists killed by Israel.

U.S. to Double 'Non-Lethal Aid' to Syria's Opposition

The United States says it will double its aid to Syria's opposition, but not with arms supplies or a direct intervention.

Kerry, Abbas, to Meet Sunday

US-led "peace" push focusing on the Palestinian Authority's economy steps up.

Obama's Peace Broker and the Great Peace Blocker

Kerry: U.S. Working to Free Alan Gross

Washington is seeking to free two U.S. citizens held in Cuba and Iran, but has rejected a swap deal with Havana, says Kerry.

Kerry: Year, Two Left For Peace, 'Or It's Over'

US Secretary of State sets red line, warns "the window for a two-state solution is shutting."

US Offers Direct Talks to North Korea

The US has dangled the option of direct talks before North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang dropping its nuclear ambitions.

John Kerry in Japan on North Korean Crisis

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Sunday in Japan for talks to head off a nuclear crisis with North Korea, after meetings in China.

US Secy John Kerry in China Over North Korean Nuke Crisis

US Secretary of State John Kerry flew to China on Saturday to discuss how to prevent Pyongyang from launching a nuclear war.

Kerry Tells North Korea to Tone Down its Rhetoric

In Seoul, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry demands that North Korea scrap an expected missile test and dial down its virulent rhetoric.

Kerry, Do This First

Syrian Opposition to Kerry: Give Us Weapons

Syrian opposition leaders renew their appeals for arms as a jihadist group pledges loyalty to Al-Qaeda.

Kerry Wraps Up Visit, Calls it 'Very Constructive'

U.S. Secretary John Kerry wraps up talks with Israeli and PA leaders in an attempt to renew the peace process.

Israel Signaling: PA Demands are Unrealistic

Senior diplomatic sources say Kerry's chances of jump starting negotiations are low.

Obama's 'Not Bluffing' on Iran, Says Kerry

President Obama is not bluffing when he says he will stop Iran’s nuclear program, Kerry says after meeting President Shimon Peres.

Protest Vigil Marks Pollard's 10,000th Day in Prison

A vigil for Jonathan Pollard was held in front of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, where U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is staying.

Kerry Meets with PA’s Fayyad, Israel's Leaders

US Secy of State John Kerry met Monday with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Jerusalem ahead of ongoing talks with Israeli officials.

Kerry May Have Offered Abbas Incentives at Israel's Expense

PA officials: John Kerry offered Abbas to extend the PA's jurisdiction in Judea and Samaria at the expense of Israeli-controlled areas.

Abbas to Kerry: Israel Should Release Terrorists Before Talks

John Kerry meets PA Chairman, who tells him that Israel's releasing terrorist prisoners is a "top priority" for resuming peace talks.

Kerry: Israel and Turkey Must Improve Ties

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to try and encourage a warming of relations between Israel and Turkey

Report: Kerry Will Ask Turkey To Play Role in Israel-PA Peace

John Kerry will offer Turkey to play a role in the peace process between Israel and the PA, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.

Abbas Agrees to Suspend ICC Action Against Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will temporarily refrain from unilateral action against Israel to give peace talks a chance to resume.

PA Blames Israel for Arab Violence, Rioting

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is blaming the State of Israel for acts of terror and rioting by Arabs following the cancer death of a prisoner.

US Secy of State Returning to Israel, PA

US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to return to Israel immediately following a brief visit to Istanbul. He will also visit Ramallah.

Kerry to Push for Peace During Next Israel Visit

U.S. Secretary of State will visit the region next week in yet another attempt to push Israel and the PA to resume peace negotiations.

US Secy of State Kerry to Visit Turkey Following Israel Apology

US Secy of State John Kerry is set to visit Turkey on Sunday in the wake of an apology to Ankara by Israel over the Mavi Marmara incident.

U.S. Warns North Korea Against ‘Provocative’ Actions

The United States appears to be running out of patience with North Korea, and Tuesday issued a warning to Pyongyang.

Kerry to Iraq: Stop Allowing Flights From Iran to Syria

Washington is "watching what Iraq is doing," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action' in Two Months

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun to push for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA.

Kerry: Turkey-Israel Reconciliation Vital for Peace

Israel and Turkey's rapprochement is a vital factor in developing peace and stability, says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Kerry's Offer: You Release Terrorists, They'll Renew Talks

Report: Kerry plans to offer an outline for Israeli-PA peace talks and will ask Israel to release terrorists as part of it.

Kerry to Meet Netanyahu Following Obama Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry is set to return to Jerusalem on Saturday to meet PM Netanyahu after the visit of President Obama.

Kerry Arrives in Israel Ahead of Obama Visit

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Israel to attend some meetings a day ahead of President Barack Obama's milestone visit.

Henry Kissinger ‘Not Optimistic’ On Israel-PA or Syrian Peace

Venerated former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says he is not optimistic about the chances for real progress in Mideast peace.

First Lady Michelle Obama, State Dept. Honor Egyptian 9/11 Fan

First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secy of StateJohn Kerry this week will honor a woman who celebrated Al Qaeda’s 9/11 attack on America.

Kerry Warns Iran Has ‘Finite Amount of Time’ for Nuclear Talks

US Secy of State John Kerry warned Monday talks with Iran over its nuclear development activities “will not go on for the sake of talks.”

Kerry, Abbas Discuss Peace, Obama’s Trip to Mideast

US Secy of State John Kerry and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas chatted in Riyadh Monday about the prospects for peace, among other topics.