While Netanyahu critics Rice and Kerry won't be dealing with Iran or Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel reportedly concerned about role of former Iran deal negotiator Sherman

Key architect of 2015 agreement will join Tony Blinken at State Department reunion of Obama administration officials, according to Politico

'Better say Hanukkah gelt': Newly released document shows Biden's secretary of state pick ignored humor advice meant for his boss at the time, Bill Clinton - for the better

US president-elect's nominees include pair of '2nd-generation survivors,' an Iran deal and Gaza ceasefire negotiator, and 2 women trailblazers in diplomacy and national security

Eschewing family members and tributes from his selectees, US president-elect puts emphasis on qualified professionals

Secretary of state nominee Blinken highlights his Jewish roots; US president-elect touts Jake Sullivan's role in talks that helped lead to Iran deal, 2012 Gaza ceasefire

Secretary of state nominee's work with president-elect spans decades and while the two sparred with Israel over Iran, they remain guided by fundamental support for Jewish state

Nominee for US secretary of state has a world view shaped by both his heritage and his decades of foreign policy service

Ex-Clinton aide to serve as national security adviser, Linda Thomas-Greenfield named next UN envoy, Avril Haines to become first woman director of National Intelligence

Report says long-time foreign advisor, who is Jewish, to be named top US diplomat Tuesday as president-elect continues to flesh out cabinet despite Trump efforts to impede process