John Kerry Objects to Israel Legalizing Four Outposts in the West Bank

Not likely to help potential peace negotiations

JERUSALEM, May 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry lodged a protest over Israel's decision to legalize four West Bank outposts, officials said.

In a telephone call to Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren, Kerry demanded an explanation and issued a protest, Haaretz reported Tuesday.