THE HILL
Kerry takes harsh tone on Israel, suggests opening for action at UN
by Julian Hattem
December 5, 2016

Secretary of State John Kerry is taking an unusually harsh tone against the Israeli government, warning about recent language that appeared to undermine the prospects of side-by-side Israeli and Palestinian states. The United States’ top diplomat notably declined to unequivocally rule out blocking any action at the United Nations Security Council on the issue on Sunday, suggesting the possibility of a radical move late in the Obama administration, albeit a slim one…Kerry’s comments hint at the exasperation in the Obama administration and fears about emboldening of Israeli hard-liners as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. READ MORE