John Kerry to visit Jerusalem as part of Mideast working trip The U.S. special presidential climate envoy will “hold meetings with officials regarding global cooperation to combat the climate crisis.” May 31, 2023
For Iran, it’s all about breakout time The never-ending tennis match between Iran and the West could mean that Iran will have the bomb before the U.S. has a Plan B. Ariel Kahana Sept. 4, 2022
Israeli president hosts first convention of Israeli Climate Forum First announced by President Isaac Herzog in October, the ICF aims to lead discussions about climate change and Israel’s role in fighting it. May 18, 2022
‘Top Story,’ Ep. 1: Iran and Kerry The first of the JNS podcast “Top Story” with Jonathan S. Tobin. Jonathan S. Tobin May 6, 2021
The two faces of American foreign policy The ongoing crisis in American culture has brought two seemingly unrelated trends to the forefront. Alex Joffe May 4, 2021
Former Israeli ambassador to US: Kerry ‘negotiating behind our back with our No. 1 enemy’ The backlash over allegations that former Secretary of State John Kerry may have provided Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif inside information on Israeli military operations has sparked calls for an investigation. Dmitriy Shapiro April 29, 2021
Kerry denies claim he informed Iran of Israeli strikes in Syria Former Secretary of State John Kerry denies as “unequivocally false” reports that he ever discussed covert Israeli military actions in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister. April 27, 2021
Israel has no choice but to act on its own to stop Iran Israeli officials are pleading against more appeasement of Tehran. But revelations about John Kerry’s past betrayal help explain the administration’s refusal to listen. Jonathan S. Tobin April 26, 2021
Can Biden’s zeal to deal work better than ‘maximum pressure’? The unsurprising announcement that the United States is ready to sit down with Iran is worrisome because of the new administration team’s modest goals and dismal negotiating record. Jonathan S. Tobin Feb. 19, 2021
