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Kerry trying to build support for new Israel peace talks

Secretary of State John F. Kerry worked Monday to build support for new Arab-Israeli peace talks that would establish an independent Palestinian state and settle many other old Mideast grievances.

 

Kerry scolds Turkish leader for disparaging Zionism

Secretary of State John F. Kerry scolded Turkey’s leader Friday for likening Zionism to a “crime against humanity. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comment worsened his country’s rift with Israel and further complicated the U.S. relationship with Turkey, a key Muslim ally straddling the Middle East and Europe.

 

Obama sends Clinton to Mideast amid Gaza crisis

President Barack Obama is sending Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to the Middle East in hopes that she can help mediate an end to bloody conflict in the region.Click to Continue »

 

Clinton to Mideast for'Last Chance' Talks

Clinton to Mideast for'Last Chance' Talks

Secretary of state will travel to Egypt tomorrow for talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with the goal of encouraging them to 'help the other succeed' Elie Wiesel's Hope for Mideast Peace

 

Clinton invites Israel, Palestinians to direct talks

Clinton invites Israel, Palestinians to direct talks

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to resume direct talks in Washington on September 2 with an aim to reaching a peace deal within one year.

 

Clinton Says Middle East Status Quo 'Unsustainable'

Clinton Says Middle East Status Quo 'Unsustainable'

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reaffirmed the US commitment to Israel's security, while urging the Jewish state to make difficult choices for peace. Clinton, addressing the pro-Israel US lobbying group AIPAC, said the status quo in ...

 

Clinton downplays talk of 'crisis' with Israel

Clinton downplays talk of 'crisis' with Israel

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dismisses the view that relations between the United States and Israel are in crisis after a row between the two countries over settlements.

 

Clinton meets Abbas in new Middle East peace push

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, launching a rapid series of meetings with Palestinian and Israeli officials to keep up pressure for a new Mideast peace deal.

 

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