John Kerry

'Apartheid' Accusation 'An Affront to Israel and South Africa'

Activists dismiss 'grossly inaccurate' statement by Kerry, point to significant support by black South Africans for Israel.

Jewish Organizations Blast Kerry for Apartheid Comments

The backlash against Kerry for saying Israel could become "an apartheid state" continues.

Kerry Regrets Calling Israel an 'Apartheid State'

"I do not believe, nor have I ever stated, publicly or privately, that Israel is an apartheid state," says Kerry amid backlash.

Republicans Outraged by Kerry's Apartheid Comments

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says Kerry should apologize for apartheid comments, while Ted Cruz says Kerry should resign.

Kerry's Spokeswoman Has Trouble Explaining 'Apartheid' Comments

Jen Psaki stumbles when asked about Kerry’s remarks that Israel risks becoming an "apartheid state".

'Kerry, Shame on You!'

Transportation Minister lashes out at Kerry Monday for 'apartheid' comments, connects to Holocaust Memorial Day.

Dani Dayan: Kerry Hit a New Low With Apartheid Remark

Dani Dayan slammed US Secretary of State John Kerry for remarks he made about how Israel would turn into an “apartheid state.”

Kerry: If Talks Fail, Israel Could Become an Apartheid State

In leaked recording, Kerry says that if Israel doesn’t make peace soon, it could become ‘an apartheid state,’ like the old South Africa.

United States Denies Peace Talks Have Failed

Peace talks haven't failed but are in a "moment of transition", claims State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

America's Pitiful Response

Sources in PM's office and senior ministers slam 'strange' US response to Abbas deal with terror group, say result of US pampering.

Kerry Threatens Russia with More Sanctions Over Ukraine

Secretary of State says further Russian action in Ukraine will be an "expensive mistake."

Not yet?

Kerry: 'We Will Never Give Up Hope' on Peace Talks

Kerry admits talks at a 'difficult point' after PA-Hamas unity deal leads to talk suspension, adds 'there's always a way forward.'

Cabinet to Decide in the Morning if 'Peace Talks' are Over

Netanyahu calls John Kerry, says 'whoever makes peace with Hamas cannot make peace with Israel.'

US Ambassador Says End to Visa Crisis Coming

Despite doubling in visa rejection rates for young Israelis, US ambassador to Israel stresses the days of the US visa are numbered.

Kerry Vows to Fight Israeli Visa Rejection Trend

State Department review finds visa rejections for young Israelis up to 32%, doubling since 2009 - Kerry commits to changing it.

Historical Amnesia

Kerry Slams 'Grotesque' Ukrainian Anti-Semitism

Notices sent to Jews in eastern Ukrainian city seized by pro-Russian forces, ordering them to identify themselves and pay, or be deported.

Obama Should 'Forget Middle East, Focus on Ukraine'

New York Times claims there is no 'serious purpose' to Obama and Kerry efforts to salvage talks, blames Israel for talks collapse.

Liberman: Deal Almost Closed When PA Pulled Out

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said that Israel and the PA had been close to an agreement – until the Palestinians decided to backtrack

One Dead, 5 Injured in Clashes Between Ukraine, Separatists

After armed men storm government buildings, encourage uprising in Donetsk, Ukraine fights back; clashes kill one, injure 5.

Quit Kerrying On

'Kerry is the Lapdog of the Arabs'

Attorney Yoram Sheftel says Kerry 'soaked with hatred of Israel,' with a moderator like this 'who needs enemies?'

Pollard Must Be Set Free Now!

'Kerry Wants A Nobel At The Expense of Bereaved Israelis'

Bereaved father slams deal offering Pollard for terrorists as threat to Israel, says Obama and Kerry 'malicious towards Pollard.'

Backtracking?

Kerry Denies Blaming Israel for Failure in Peace Talks

US Secretary of State meets with Liberman, claims he merely 'described sequence of events' in comment.

Abbas Briefs Arab Foreign Ministers on Peace Talks, UN Bid

Ahead of looming deadline, PA Chairman runs to Arab ministers over talks. But does it matter?

Report: Prime Minister 'Disappointed' with Kerry Over Blame Game

Source in Prime Minister's Office says US 'knew full well' the PA was uncooperative during talks, violated conditions by applying to UN.

Republican Jewish Coalition Blasts Kerry for Blaming Israel

Republican Jewish Coalition says it is "outrageous" for Kerry to blame Israel for the stalled peace talks.

US Claims Kerry Didn't Blame Israel

State Department spokesperson quickly declares that Kerry didn't meant to blame Israel, laid responsibility on both sides.

Ariel Says 'Israeli Ministers Caused Kerry to Blame Israel'

Ariel hints at Livni, noting 'when ministers say 1,000 times that we're guilty, in the end they hear it across the sea.'

Bennett Tells Kerry Jerusalem Building 'No Poof'

Bennett fires back at Kerry, no apology for building in Jerusalem, which 'is no poof, it's Zionism.'

Pointing fingers

Kerry Blames Israel

Kerry tells Senate 'Israel didn't release Palestinian prisoners...announced settlements in Jerusalem, and poof, that was it.'

No Progress in Talks, But Plenty of Recriminations

As negotiators meet again in increasingly futile-looking attempts to revive dying talks, both sides seem firmly fixed on the day after.

Housing Minister Says Livni Looking for a Scapegoat

Uri Ariel responds to Livni's accusations of 'torpedoing' talks with building plans, attacks 'crocodile tears' over plans known in advance.

EU Ministers Rally Behind Efforts to Save Peace Talks

European foreign ministers voice support for John Kerry's efforts, blame 'radicals on both sides' for crumbling talks.

White House Praises Kerry's 'Tireless' Peace Efforts

White House spokesman says Kerry's peace efforts are not a waste of time.

Human Rights Watch Urges Kerry to Delay Aid to Egypt

Human Rights Watch calls on Washington not to resume military assistance to Egypt until its government ends human rights abuses.

PA: We Didn't Mean to Upset Kerry

Senior Fatah official Nabil Shaath tries to do damage control after Kerry says he will "evaluate" his next steps.

Abbas Refused to Withdraw PA Applications to UN

Senior PA official claims Kerry asked the PA Chairman to withdraw the bid, prevent 'a provocation against Israel.' Abbas refused.

Kerry Decides to Hold 'Reality Check' With Obama

Kerry says he will 'evaluate' next steps in peace talks, noting 'limits' to his time.

Officials Say Kerry About to Abandon Peace Talks

Kerry needs to 'own the failure' soon according to senior officials, or risk 'looking desperate.'

Conceding Defeat?

Frustrated Kerry Admits Little He Can Do to Save Talks

US Secretary of State admits defeat, says it's up to Israel and the PA to save floundering peace process.

Kerry Calls Abbas, Tries to Keep Talks Alive

Secretary of State phone PA Chairman, a day after he turned to international organizations in breach of the conditions of peace talks.

Liberman Pledges to Oppose Release of Israeli-Arab Terrorists

Foreign Minister offers alternatives to peace talks crisis: cooperation with the rest of the Arab world - and a population swap with PA.

Peace Talks in Tatters

Kerry's Claim Revealed False; PA Officially Applies to UN Groups

Despite US Sec. of State's insistence to the contrary, Abbas submits applications to agencies which are UN-linked. See inside for full list.

Arab League Calls Urgent Meeting Over Failing Israel-PA Talks

Mahmoud Abbas reportedly requests meeting to 'examine developments' in talks, bid for statehood.

PA Asks Kerry to Keep Trying To Make Peace, Says 'No Tricks'

Despite Abbas's breach of peace talk conditions, PA expresses hope Kerry will 'renew efforts in coming days.'

PA: Kerry's 'Jewish Advisors' Are to Blame for Talks Failure

Former minister in the PA government claims that John Kerry’s “Jewish advisors” are to blame for the impasse in the peace talks.

Talks Down But Not Out?

Kerry Says Too Early to Declare Talks Dead

Kerry announces canceled Abbas meeting, but says despite crisis talks set to continue until the end of April.

He'll Be Back: Kerry to Return for Visit With Abbas

After lightening meeting yesterday, Kerry to return for trip to Ramallah after urgent talks in Europe over Ukrainian crisis.

Kerry Leaves Israel Without Meeting Abbas

Last-minute meetings end without a meeting between US Secretary of State, PA chairman. What does it mean for Israel?

Former National Security Advisor: Netanyahu Worse than Rabin

Ya'akov Amidror, former National Security Advisor, notes that Yitzhak Rabin would never think of 'compensation' for Judea and Samaria.

Kerry Holds Fresh Talks As Pollard Deal on the Line

Focus shifts from making peace deal to extending talks at all as Kerry tries to convince Israel to trade more terrorists for Pollard.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet, No Progress Made

Kerry, on a visit to the region in attempt to save the failing peace talks, to meet Abbas on Tuesday morning.

Ramallah Gives Kerry Ultimatum Over Peace Talks

PA to US: get Israel to release terrorist prisoners within 24 hours - or we will run to the UN instead.

Terror Victim Families to Kerry: Leave Israel Alone Already

Members of families who have lost loved ones to terror attacks protested in Jerusalem, demanding that John Kerry leave Israel alone

Opposition Leader, Jordanian King Meet Over Peace Talks

Latest last-minute bid to save failing talks between Israel, PA includes visit by Labor head to Amman.

Kerry Makes Sudden Unannounced Israel Visit in Bid to Save Talks

In an attempt to salvage failing peace talks, Kerry makes another visit to Israel to meet with Netanyahu, Abbas.

Kerry Speaks with Netanyahu Ahead of Possible Visit

U.S. Secretary of State speaks with PM Netanyahu amid reports he is planning another trip to the Middle East.

Kerry Considering Yet Another Middle East Trip

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may come to the Middle East on Monday in order to save the failing peace process.