Tag Archive for John Kerry

| January 29, 2014
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NYT Report: Kerry’s plan sees East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital

 

Senior NYT analyst Thomas Friedman, lays out expected points of John Kerry’s framework deal, which he believes will include phased withdrawal from West Bank according to 1967 lines but will not allow Palestinian refugees to return to Israel.

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s draft framework agreement for Middle East peace talks will include support for establishing a Palestinian capital in Arab areas of East Jerusalem, senior New York Times analyst Thomas Friedman wrote in his column published Wednesday.

Kerry and Netnayahu.

Kerry and Netanyahu at a press conference in Jerusalem, January 2, 2014. – Photo: Reuters

Friedman, who is currently visiting Israel, said that Kerry’s framework document would present the core concessions that Washington considers Israelis and Palestinians need to make for a fair, lasting deal. Continue Reading »

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| January 14, 2014
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Israeli PM in hot water with U.S. after Defense Minister calls Kerry “delusional”

 

U.S. State Dept. issues harsh rebuke after Ya’alon reportedly calls Sec. of State Kerry, “messianic, delusional”.

Netanyahu says to the U.S. “Even when we have disagreements with the US, they are always on the heart of the matter, not on the merits of an individual.”

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu did damage control on the Israel-US relationship in his speech in honor of the Knesset’s 65th birthday, following Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon’s comments about US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on a tour of the Syrian-Israeli border on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon on a tour of the Syrian-Israeli border in December 2013.- Photo: Ariel Hermoni/Defense Minister

“Even when we have disagreements with the US, they are always on the heart of the matter, not on the merits of an individual,” Netanyahu said in an apparent dig at Ya’alon, who, according to a Yediot Aharonot report, accused Kerry of being “messianic” and “delusional” when it comes to negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Continue Reading »

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| January 14, 2014
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U.S. VP Biden: Palestine & Israel could be an ‘island of stability’ in Mideast

 

Secretary of State Kerry is expected back in the region in the coming weeks to present his ‘framework’ for a future peace agreement.

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Monday tried to give a boost to the flagging Mideast peace process, saying he believes Israel and a future Palestine could become an “island of stability” in a turbulent region and expressing hope that leaders would make the “difficult decisions” needed for compromise.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President Joe Biden – Photo: Matty Stern/US Embassy Tel Aviv

Biden made his comments at a sensitive time. Continue Reading »

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| January 7, 2014
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US envoy to Israel: Soon Kerry to Present Draft on Israel-Palestinian Deal

 

Ambassador Shapiro relayed that the U.S. proposal will include security arrangements,  Jerusalem borders, & including other ‘core issues’

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The US ambassador to Israel says a framework proposal on all issues at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be presented to both sides soon.

Kerry and Abbas last week (Photo: AP)

Kerry and Abbas last week – Photo: AP

Dan Shapiro told Israel Radio on Tuesday that the proposal will include security arrangements, borders, Jerusalem and all the other “core issues.”

He said it will be presented to the Israelis and the Palestinians in a few weeks’ time.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has been visiting the region often since talks resumed last July, shuttling between Israel and Palestinian leaders to mediate talks. Continue Reading »

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| January 7, 2014
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Israel Gov’t Report: Kerry Instigator Behind European Boycotts of Israeli Products

Israel gov’t sources reveal that Obama’s representative, John Kerry, is responsible for European Union boycott threats on Israeli products, keeps them frozen during talks, but ready to enforce them if talks fail.

By Ari Yashar

 

Governmental sources report that US Secretary of State John Kerry is behind the European boycott threats on Israeli products and companies operating in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

The EU published its guidelines last July, boycotting Israeli companies operating over the 1949 Armistice lines.

At the moment, Kerry is making sure the threats stay in check, but as soon as the peace talks fail he intends to open the floodgates and spur on full-blown international boycotts on Israel, reports Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio). Continue Reading »

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| January 5, 2014
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Mahmoud Abbas had ‘tough talks’ with Kerry in Ramallah

 

 

U.S. Sec. of State Kerry tells reporters in Jerusalem that White House’s Mideast plan will be ‘fair & balanced’ and that the US is committed to equitable peace deal that improves security for all.

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Tough words were exchanged between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US Secretary of State John Kerry this weekend, as the two met to discuss the peace process, an Abbas aide said Sunday morning.

Kerry in Jerusalem Photo: Matti Stern, US embassy

Speaking to the Arab world media, Yasser Abed Rabbo said their conversation Friday in Ramallah “was very tough indeed”, in particular when it came to the American wish for the Palestinians to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Continue Reading »

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| January 4, 2014
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Sen. McCain: Netanyahu and I have ‘serious concerns’ over Kerry’s proposal

Republican Senator John McCain, who is in Israel visiting, admits he shares P.M. Netanyahu’s concerns about whether parts of Kerry’s ‘framework agreement’ are realistic.

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Republican Sen. John McCain says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “serious, serious concerns” about parts of the proposal Secretary of State John Kerry is using to broker peace with the Palestinians.

U.S. Senator John McCain answers reporters' questions at the meeting in Italy, September 7, 2012.

U.S. Senator John McCain answers reporters’ questions during a meeting on World Economy in Cernobbio, Italy, September 7, 2012. – Photo: AP

McCain spoke Friday in Jerusalem where Kerry is making his tenth visit to craft a peace accord. Continue Reading »

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| January 2, 2014
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View Habayit Hayehudi’s New video clip: The American Bluff

In response to unrealistic White House security proposals to guarantee Israel’s defense in the Jordan Valley, Habayit Hayehudi’s (Jewish Home’s) secular branch released a parody trailer.

By Ari Yashar

 

US Secretary of State John Kerry, in Israel for his tenth visit since taking office, has been raising serious concerns with his security arrangement proposals that would include a full Israeli withdrawal from the Jordan Valley – as well as much of the rest of Judea and Samaria – over a period of 10 years.

Inbal Lieber, Jewish Home’s secular branch – The Secular Branch

While some Israeli officials, such as Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar, are using logic to argue for the security necessity of having an Israeli presence in the region, others have turned to humor to point out the infeasibility of Kerry’s plans. Continue Reading »

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| December 31, 2013
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Israeli official: Kerry ‘Deceived Israel’ on Terrorist Prison Release

PM Binyamin Netanyahu has clarified to the White House that no Israeli Arab terrorists will be released as any “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority.

By Elad Benari

A senior Israeli official said on Monday that United States Secretary of State John Kerry had “deceived” Israel with regards to the release of terrorists as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority (PA).

The unnamed official, who spoke to Channel 2 News, said that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has made it clear to Kerry that the next batch of 26 terrorists that Israel is to release will not include any Israeli Arabs, contrary to the PA’s demand.

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| December 27, 2013
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Israel TV: Kerry consider freeing Pollard in gesture for Palestinian prisoners release

Israel’s Channel 10 reports Sec. of State Kerry to examine proposal to tie release of imprisoned Israeli agent to release of remaining 52 convicted  Palestinian terrorists, but officials in Jerusalem say President Obama will never approve proposal.

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US Secretary of State John Kerry will reportedly consider Israeli calls to release Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard as a condition to the release of the remaining 52 Palestinian terrorists, Channel 10 reported on Friday, quoting Israeli officials.

Jonathan Pollard red, white and blue - Photo: CourtesyIsrael has agreed to release 104 Palestinian security prisoners with blood on their hands in four phases as a part of a deal to restart peace talks with the Palestinian Authority. Continue Reading »

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| December 27, 2013
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EU Official Threatens Israel Over Planned Construction Announcement

EU official warns Israel to expect a “strong reaction” if Jerusalem announces new housing construction in Judea & Samaria.

By Elad Benari

 

The European Union (EU) is unhappy with reports that Israel plans to publish tenders for the sale of 1,400 housing units in Judea and Samaria, Channel 10 News reported on Thursday.

A senior EU official who spoke to the channel issued a direct warning to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, saying that the EU would not tolerate new construction in Judea and Samaria.

“There will be very little understanding on the part of European governments regarding any announcement of construction in the territories now under negotiations. Continue Reading »

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| December 22, 2013
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Gen. John Allen: Won’t let attacks on Israel happen under his watch

 

Renowned former commander of US forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen, was chosen by Obama to formulate security arrangement for future peace deal.

Former IDF General Gadi Shamni, ‘Allen is having sleepless nights, he won’t let attacks happen under his watch.’ 

By Yitzhak Benhorin

At the age of 59, US General Gadi Shamni was ready to take on one of the most important security roles the US has to offer. Shortly before his ascension to the role, Allen decided to serve his commander-in-chief in a different manner: He is the man meant to cause Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make history. Continue Reading »

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| December 21, 2013
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Arab League: Not one Israeli in future Palestine & requesting UN to investigate Arafat’s death

 

Arab League chief speaks at a conference of Arab foreign ministers, convened at the request of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, to support PA interests.

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Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby said on Saturday that there could be ‘not one’ Israeli soldier in the territory of a future Palestine. At a conference of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo, al-Araby – alongside the Libyan foreign minister – was tasked with presenting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry with the Arab stance on the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

A conference of Arab foreign ministers in Cair

A conference of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo, Saturday 21, 2013.-

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| December 14, 2013
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PA President Formally Refuses to Recognize Israel as Jewish State

PA source says Abbas formally refuses to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, and rejects Israeli security presence in ‘Palestine’ along Jordan border.

By AFP and Arutz Sheva Staff

 

A Palestinian Authority (PA) source on Friday told AFP that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas formally rejected US proposals for Israel to keep troops in a future Palestinian state along the Jordan border. The source further formally stated Abbas’ position of refusing to recognize Israel as the Jewish state.

Abbas’ rejection of US Secretary of State John Kerry‘s proposals in Ramallah Thursday night came after similar remarks to a public radio station earlier in the night.  Continue Reading »

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| December 13, 2013
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Kerry’s Secret Report Reveals Plan as ‘Fraud’

Analyst Mark Langfan, uncovers a 1967 USJCoS secret memorandum, clearly demonstrating Kerry’s proposals are a ‘fraud on Israel and the Jews.’

By Ari Yashar, Arutz Sheva Staff

 

A secret US Joint Chiefs of Staff (USJCoS) Memorandum from 1967 has been uncovered by Arutz Sheva analyst Mark Langfan. Langfan says the report proves that US Secretary of State John Kerry’s current proposed security arrangements are a “military security fraud on Israel and the Jews.”

Kerry is currently in Israel, pushing his proposals for the Jordan Valley which Palestinian Authority (PA) Chief Mahmoud Abbas again rejected on Friday morning. Langfan has revealed in the past that the arrangements are based on the 1967 “Allon Plan,” and are a “death-trap” for Israel. Continue Reading »

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