The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/john-kerry/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png John Kerry | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/john-kerry/ 32 32 Netanyahu regales court with story of John Kerry’s invitation to visit Afghanistan https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-regales-court-with-story-of-john-kerrys-invitation-to-visit-afghanistan/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:53:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437004 In a colorful anecdote during his testimony, PM relates how he stood up to US pressure to cede security control of the West Bank to American-trained Palestinian forces

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]]> Milchan testifies Netanyahu didn’t help with US visa, contradicting key allegation https://www.timesofisrael.com/milchan-testifies-netanyahu-didnt-help-with-us-visa-contravening-key-allegation/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:49:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3042504 In fourth day of Hollywood mogul's testimony, PM's defense attorney seeks to prove two men had a genuine friendship, not a transactional relationship

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]]> Visiting US climate envoy Kerry meets ministers on water, solar projects with Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-climate-envoy-kerry-meets-ministers-on-water-solar-projects-with-jordan/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:15:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3026373 In Jerusalem, former top diplomat talks with Israel Katz about plans to swap energy for desalinated water, discusses moves to combat warming with Idit Silman

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]]> Israel, Jordan, UAE sign new MOU on deal to swap solar energy for desalinated water https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-jordan-uae-sign-new-mou-on-deal-to-swap-solar-energy-for-desalinated-water/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:57:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2869428 Agreement declares 'positive potential prospects' of projects shown in feasibility studies; signed in presence of US climate envoy John Kerry at COP27 climate conference in Egypt

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]]> Milchan aide testifies Netanyahu introduced her boss to Kerry to help him get visa https://www.timesofisrael.com/milchan-aide-testifies-netanyahu-introduced-her-boss-to-kerry-to-help-him-get-visa/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:29:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2793640 Underlining alleged quid pro quo in Case 1000, Hadas Klein says ex-PM called Milchan to ask him to buy Sara a necklace and ring, worth $2,000. Milchan said: 'There’s no choice'

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]]> Status woe: Temple Mount is an enduring thorn in Israel’s ties with Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/status-woe-temple-mount-is-an-enduring-thorn-in-israels-ties-with-jordan/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:16:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2749860 Israel nixed a US-proposed committee with Jordan to iron out disagreements on flashpoint site after 2021 war; now, those unresolved issues have come home to roost

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]]> US, China agree to boost climate cooperation, in surprise pledge at COP26 summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-china-agree-to-boost-climate-cooperation-in-surprise-pledge-at-cop26-summit/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2647520 Biden had criticized Chinese counterpart for not attending the Glasgow conference; both nations' envoys stress they agree to put differences aside for climate

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]]> Facing outcry, Kerry denies he told Iran’s Zarif about Israeli strikes in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-outcry-kerry-denies-he-told-irans-zarif-about-israeli-strikes-in-syria/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:09:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2531522 Former US secretary of state cites Israeli minister's 2018 speech mentioning raids, and State Department notes generally that such operations were public knowledge

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]]> Netanyahu, Putin among world leaders invited by Biden to global climate talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-among-world-leaders-invited-by-biden-to-global-climate-talks/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:43:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2514154 China, Brazil and European nations also urged to attend virtual event to help boost efforts to cut climate-wrecking pollution

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]]> Green organizations call on John Kerry to stop trans-Israel Gulf oil deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/green-organizations-reach-out-to-john-kerry-to-stop-trans-israel-gulf-oil-deal/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:10:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2510230 Agreement with United Arab Emirates to channel crude overland from Eilat on Red Sea to Ashkelon on Mediterranean 'contrary to new spirit of Israeli-US climate cooperation'

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]]> PM aides said worried as Biden’s foreign policy team looking more like Obama’s https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-aides-said-worried-as-bidens-foreign-policy-team-looking-more-like-obamas/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:58:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2463181&preview=true&preview_id=2463181 While Netanyahu critics Rice and Kerry won't be dealing with Iran or Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel reportedly concerned about role of former Iran deal negotiator Sherman

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]]> Obama reunion? Biden fills Cabinet with former White House leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-reunion-biden-fills-cabinet-with-former-white-house-leaders/ Sat, 12 Dec 2020 02:09:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2447095 US president-elect leans into previous administration's personnel and experience amid health, economic crises; progressive wing of party calls for more diversity

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]]> Biden makes experience a priority with his Cabinet picks https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-makes-experience-a-priority-with-his-cabinet-picks/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:14:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2436655 Eschewing family members and tributes from his selectees, US president-elect puts emphasis on qualified professionals

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]]> 7 things to know about Biden’s latest senior appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-things-to-know-about-bidens-latest-senior-appointments/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:27:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2436107 US president-elect's nominees include pair of '2nd-generation survivors,' an Iran deal and Gaza ceasefire negotiator, and 2 women trailblazers in diplomacy and national security

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]]> Biden announces Blinken as secretary of state, John Kerry as climate envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-announces-blinken-as-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-as-climate-envoy/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2435536 Ex-Clinton aide to serve as national security adviser, Linda Thomas-Greenfield named next UN envoy, Avril Haines to become first woman director of National Intelligence

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