U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to Europe and the Middle East in a bid to help ease escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinians that has left more than 50 people dead.
The State Department said Kerry would begin his trip Wednesday and also would consult with U.S. partners and allies on security issues, the threats posed by Islamic State militants, and continuing unrest in Syria and Ukraine. He is expected to meet with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Russia and Jordan.
A focal point of the trip will be talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and …read more
Source: Voice of America
