Israeli defense minister says he had no intention to offend Kerry . John Kerry has `` misplaced obsession and messianic fervor , '' Moshe Yaalon quoted as saying . The comments come after the U.S. secretary of state said Israel was not prepared for a possible attack on Iran by its arch-foe Israel. We appreciate Secretary Kerry 's many efforts towards that end , '' the release said . Kerry has said difficult choices lie ahead for Israeli , Palestinian negotiators .
Israeli defense minister says he had no intention to offend Kerry . John Kerry has `` misplaced obsession and messianic fervor , '' Moshe Yaalon quoted as saying . The comments come after the U.S. secretary of state said Israel was not prepared for a possible attack on Iran by its arch-foe Israel. Kerry has said difficult choices lie ahead for Israeli , Palestinian negotiators .