US Secretary of State John Kerry (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a joint news conference following a meeting at Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, on Dec 5, 2013. Looking to soothe irritated relations with Israel, America's top diplomat on Thursday, Dec 5, 2013, pledged to support the Jewish state's security throughout separate negotiations with Iran and the Palestinians - including Israel's demand that it "defend itself, by itself".
JERUSALEM (AP) - Looking to soothe irritated relations with Israel, America's top diplomat on Thursday pledged to support the Jewish state's security throughout separate negotiations with Iran and the Palestinians - including Israel's demand that it "defend itself, by itself".
United States Secretary of State John Kerry's comments served as a sort of peace offering to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has made no secret of his displeasure with a tentative offer by world powers to ease some sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbing Teheran's nuclear programme.
In remarks to reporters after meeting with Mr Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Mr Kerry repeatedly affirmed Israel's security as a top US priority. He said he and retired Marine General John Allen offered suggestions on how Israel can bolster its security as the result of its ongoing peace negotiations with Palestinians.
Mr Kerry did not offer any specifics, and Mr Netanyahu separately told reporters that the process was not helped by discussing its details with the media.
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