Israeli minister chastises #Kerry over „Jewish state” remarks
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An Israeli minister on Sunday said Washington’s top diplomat was “wrong” for pressuring #Israel in peace talks, a day before western-backed Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas visits the White House. His remarks came two days after US Secretary of State #John Kerry criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s repeated demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state. “John Kerry is wrong because he is putting pressure on the wrong side,” said Environment Minister Gilad Erdan, who is considered close to Netanyahu. read more