US Secretary of State John Kerry would travel to Jerusalem on September 15 on his way back from Geneva, where he held talks with his Russian counterpart on the Syrian crisis.
Kerry would meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his stay in Jerusalem.
"The purpose of the visit it to have an in-depth discussion with the Prime Minister on the final status negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, following on the Secretary's meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in London last Monday.
"They will also focus on developments in Syria," State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
