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Who is Jay Footlik, the US lobbyist in 'Qatargate?' - explainer

After being put into the spotlight recently, questions are raised about who Footlik is and what his background is. 

 Jay Footlik
JOHN KERRY inking the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015.

Controversy between Kerry and Zarif appears to diminish - analysis

Then-U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a bilateral meeting at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan on September 19, 2016.

Kerry to Abbas confidante: 'Stay strong and do not give in to Trump'

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry

MK Oren: John Kerry has 'acrid & obsessive' place in his heart for Israel


Analysis: Kerry leaves stage locked into failed assumptions

The six principles that Kerry set down as the way to move forward were predictable, and not much different from the parameters President Bill Clinton issued before he left office 16 years ago.

US Secretary of State John Kerry

Leaked documents claim UN anti-settlement resolution orchestrated by US, PA co-op

US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to make remarks regarding Middle East peace later today.

Kerry and Erekat

Erdan calls John Kerry's upcoming Middle East peace speech 'pathetic'

The US secretary of state is expected to make remarks on the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Wednesday.

US Secretary of State John Kerry waves as he heads home after a visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, November 24

New Zealand meeting calls into question White House narrative on role in UN vote

The US publicly told its partners on the Security Council that it would consider each draft resolution on its merit, but says that it never indicated how it would vote– up until the vote itself.

US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to the press at NATO headquarters in Brussels

Kerry plans to outline 'comprehensive vision' for peace, aides say

News of his planned remarks was confirmed shortly after the US voted to abstain from a resolution at the UN Security Council condemning Israel for its settlement activity.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry

Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements

Kerry led an aggressive effort in 2013 and 2014 to bring Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, but failed.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry

Kerry, Liberman to address Saban Israel forum

“This is a time of great change in the Middle East and in Washington,” said Haim Saban, chairman of the Saban Forum. “Our annual US-Israeli dialogue is more important than ever."

US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and then-foreign minister Avigdor Liberman shake hands in Washington

Kerry tells Abbas US is committed to two-state solution

US State Department: “The Secretary and President Abbas discussed regional challenges and constructive ideas for the way forward to support our shared goal of a two state solution."

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at Abbas' residence in Amman, Jordan February 21, 2016

Abbas and Kerry meet in Paris

Saeb Erakat, the chairman of the PLO Executive Committee, told reporters that Abbas expressed his full support for the French initiative in the meeting.

Kerry and Abbas meet in Amman, Jordan

After meeting Kerry, Netanyahu reiterates opposition to French initiative

Netanyahu said, however, Israel is in favor of working through “other frameworks,” perhaps with countries in the region.

Netanyahu and Kerry meet in Rome in June.