Israeli minister apologizes to Kerry for 'messianic' remarks

“Secretary of State John Kerry came here very determined and operates based upon an unfathomable obsession and a messianic feeling,” Yaalon was quoted as saying. “Throughout the recent months, there is no negotiation between us and the Palestinians, 

Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon accused US Secretary of State Kerry of being obsessed and naive about Middle East peace. Last updated: 15 Jan 2014 10:12. Email Article. Print Article. Share article. Send Feedback. Israel's defence minister has accused

In an incident that may deepen strains between the two governments, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon was quoted in the Israeli daily Yediot Aharonot as saying that Kerry is “inexplicably obsessive” and “messianic.” He added 

The Israeli Defense Minister has apologized to the US Secretary of State after Israel's biggest-selling newspaper quoted him as describing John Kerry's diplomatic quest for Israeli-Palestinian peace as "messianic" and 

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel's defense minister apologized to Secretary of State John Kerry Tuesday after a newspaper quoted him branding the diplomat as "messianic" just days before he is due to visit the country. Moshe Yaalon did not deny making the