Israeli, Palestinian leaders serious about talks - Kerry

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to staff from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City June 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jacquelyn Martin/Pool

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders are both committed to reviving peace talks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday.

"Both of them have indicated a seriousness of purpose," he said, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.