Kerry names special envoy to guide Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Newly named special envoy Martin Indyk (R) speaks as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens during a press conference at the State Department in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, July 29, 2013. Kerry on Monday named Martin Indyk, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, as his special envoy to guide the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are set to begin their "initial talks" on Monday evening to lay the groundwork for final status negotiations, which will last at least nine months. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)