Sec . The only thing that is really new in this thread are the names of the people who have been involved with these projects and their motives. Critics call Kerry 's remarks `` undiplomatic , '' `` ill-advised '' The backlash reflects U.S. election-year politics and the volatile Middle East conflict . State Department : Kerry used the wrong word to make his point .
Sec . Kerry takes heat for saying what some Israeli leaders have expressed . Critics call Kerry 's remarks `` undiplomatic , '' `` ill-advised '' The backlash reflects U.S. election-year politics and the volatile Middle East conflict . State Department : Kerry used the wrong word to make his point .