John Kerry

Israel is safer because of Lindsey Graham - opinion

Israel is safer because of Lindsey Graham's steadfast friendship, his moral clarity, and his willingness to stand firm when it mattered most.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (L) speaks near US Republican Sen. John McCain during a news conference at the David Citadel hotel in Jerusalem January 3, 2014.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas chairs the first meeting of the Palestinian unity government, June 2, 2014.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.

Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former US presidents, former secretary of state claims

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, December 5, 2024 (illustration).

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Trump on Kerry speech: Something's going on and it's 'very unfair' to Israel

Trump criticizes UN for its harsh stance on Israel, charging that the body had meanwhile failed to reprimand "horrible places that treat people horribly."

Donald Trump (L) and boxing promoter Don King speak to reporters outside the Mar-a-lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, US on December 28, 2016

Kerry’s swan song: Settlers define Israel’s future

Netanyahu's reaction to Kerry's speech: "We do not need to be lectured about the importance of peace."

John Kerry

Top Senate Democrat mocks Kerry after keynote Israel speech

Prominent senator Chuck Schumer rebukes US Secretary of State John Kerry over the speech the latter made earlier today regarding the peace process in the Middle East.

Senator Chuck Schumer

Divide Washington not Jerusalem, says Israeli minister Regev

Ministers from the Likud party were quick to sound their criticism of John Kerry's speech regarding Israel's role in the conflict.

Minister Miri Regev

Netanyahu: Kerry obsessed with settlements, ignores 'root of conflict'

Shortly after the conclusion of the speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office described Kerry's focus on Israeli settlements as obsessive, calling his comments "biased."

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York

Kerry: 'The settler agenda is defining the future of Israel'

US secretary of state lays out his vision for Israeli-Palestinian peace.

US Secretary of State John Kerry

Watch Live: Kerry lays out vision for Israeli-Palestinian peace

The speech will also address what the State Dept. calls "misleading" accusations by Israeli officials that the Obama administration drafted and forced the UN resolution to a vote.

US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Leaked documents claim UN anti-settlement resolution orchestrated by US, PA co-op

US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to make remarks regarding Middle East peace later today.

Kerry and Erekat

Erdan calls John Kerry's upcoming Middle East peace speech 'pathetic'

The US secretary of state is expected to make remarks on the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Wednesday.

US Secretary of State John Kerry waves as he heads home after a visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, November 24

Kerry to make Middle East peace speech on Wednesday

The speech comes just days after the United States abstained from vetoing an anti-settlement resolution at the United Nations Security Council, which Jerusalem described as "shameful."

US Secretary of State John Kerry.