John Kerry

Kerry on Gulf Tour Pledges Backing for Syrian Rebels

Kerry said Washington will work to "empower" Syria's opposition, while warning Iran that time for talk on its nuclear program could run out

Kerry Skips Israel, Scheduled to 'Lunch' With Abbas

Secretary of State John Kerry will not travel to Israel, but will meet with PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas in Riyadh on Monday.

Israeli, PA Officials Meet in Istanbul

After Turkey's leader calls Zionism a “crime against humanity,” Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials quietly meet in Istanbul.

Kerry Commended for Defending 'Bedrock' of Jewish People

Simon Wiesenthal Center commends Sec. of State Kerry for directly confronting Turkish PM Erdogan's slanderous accusation against Zionism.

Kerry in Egypt to Press for Political Consensus

Kerry in Cairo plans to underline the need for a political consensus to overcome Egypt's crippling economic crisis.

Kerry Says Erdogan's Comments Are 'Objectionable'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry rejects Turkish PM’s comments against Zionism, calls on Turkey and Israel to repair their relationship.

US to Provide $60M in 'Immediate' Aid to Syrian Rebels

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has announced the United States will provide $60 million to hand-picked Syrian rebel groups.

UK to Join US in Aiding Syrian Rebels Against President Assad

The UK joins United States in training and equipping rebels in their fight to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power.

NYT: US to Train and Equip Syria's Rebel Forces

The US is training and equipping Syrian rebel forces in their war to oust President Bashar al-Assad, the NY Times reports.

Kerry Hints U.S. Will Provide More Support to Syrian Opposition

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hints at greater U.S. support for Syria's opposition, saying it needs "more help".

Kerry Insists 'Diplomatic Path' Can Be Forged with Iran

US Secretary of State John Kerry insisted there a "diplomatic path" can be forged with Iran on its disputed nuclear program.

John Kerry in London on First Official Trip

Kerry lands in London to start his first official trip in Europe and the Middle East. Israel will wait until Obama's visit.

PLO Spokesman: Kerry to Meet With PA Negotiator

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat will meet with Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday afternoon, said a PLO spokesman.

Kerry to Skip Israel on Mideast Trip

US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit 9 countries in Europe and the Middle East next week - but not Israel, the State Department said

Kerry: Syria Death Toll May Have Reached 90,000

U.S. Secretary of State says the death toll in Syria may have reached 90,000, citing figures given to him by his Saudi counterpart.

US Sees ‘Possibilities’ for Israel-PA Peace

The US believes Israel-PA talks could resume, but is waiting to hear from regional leaders.

US Secy of State Fights for $700 Million in Aid to PA

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is fighting to send the Palestinian Authority nearly $700 million in aid despite budget cuts.

Kerry Sworn In, Vows to Work for Peace

John Kerry publicly sworn in as Secretary of State, vows to work for peace but also to stand up to "extremism, terrorism, chaos and evil."

Kerry to Europe: Cut Funding to Hizbullah

U.S. Secretary of State urges Europe to cut off funding to Hizbullah after Bulgaria blames the terror group for the Burgas bus bombing.

After Peres, Kerry Also Phones Netanyahu

After previously speaking with President Peres, the new U.S. Secretary of State phones PM Netanyahu, who says he is committed to peace.

Kerry, Not Wasting Time, Calls Peres, Abbas

Newly-installed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerryspoke to officials in Mexico, Canada, Israel, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority

Kerry Likely to Visit Israel, Egypt in First Trip Abroad

Secretary of State John Kerry said he plans to visit Israel and Egypt as part of his first trip in his new role.

Video: Bidding Farewell, Clinton Calls Tenure 'Bittersweet'

Secretary of State Clinton calls her last days at State Department "bittersweet" as she prepared to relinquish her post to Sen. John Kerry.

American Jewry: Found Wanting

US Senate Committee Approves Kerry Nomination

Sen. John Kerry received unanimous vote of approval by Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in first hurdle to become next secretary of state

Kerry: Door for 'Two-State Solution' May be Closing

Senator John Kerry says he is worried the door for a "two-state solution" may be closing and that would be "disastrous".

Kerry: Iran Policy is Prevention, not Containment

Obama's choice for secretary of state says Iran must comply with inspections of nuclear facilities.

Hillary Clinton Discharged from NY Hospital Following Blood Clot

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was discharged from a New York hospital on Wednesday after being treated for a blood clot near her brain.

John Kerry at State: A Disaster for Israel

Peres Congratulates Kerry on Secretary of State Nomination

"I'm sure you will be able to deal with the challenges in the Middle East," President Shimon Peres tells Senator John Kerry.

Netanyahu Congratulates Kerry on Nomination

"Kerry is a well-known supporter of Israel's security," says Netanyahu about Senator John Kerry.

Kerry Will be Nominated as Secretary of State

Obama will nominate Senator John Kerry as secretary of state as he begins to remake his national security team ahead of his second term.

Report: Kerry to Replace Clinton as Secretary of State

President Obama has decided to nominate Senator John Kerry to be the next secretary of state and could make a formal announcement next week.

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Senator John Kerry defends Obama's foreign policy, says Romney is lying when he says Obama won't stand by Israel.

Sen. Kerry Links Iran with World Terror

Visiting Sen. John Kerry told President Peres Tuesday preventing a nuclear Iran is part of US efforts “to keep the world free from terror.”

Kerry Calls For 'Realignment' of US Foreign Policy

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair John Kerry calls for a realignment of US foreign policy in the Mideast, and more money for its leaders.

Sen. Kerry Urges Turkey to Repair Ties with Israel

Senator John Kerry, whose influence on foreign policy will be weakened in the new Congress, visits Israel after advising Turkey to make amends.

Sen. Kerry in Israel: Praise for Israel, Worried over Iran

Sen. John Kerry tells President Peres, “Iran has not left anybody very much choice but to move down the road that we are going.” He praised Israel.

Obama’s Mixed Message to Syria: Kerry ‘Engages’ Assad

Obama sent Sen. Kerry to “engage” Syria three weeks after extending sanctions against the country, officially termed as a sponsor of terror.