The Piper Report May 14, 2015
ed note–The first of 5 recordings Mike did before the fire. download here
Update on MCP’s housefire
TUT readers, On the evening of May 12, a serious fire broke out in the house where MCP has been currently staying for the last month 5 months, the likely…
Boston rabbi indicted for embezzling funds to pay blackmailer
JTA A prominent Boston rabbi was indicted for embezzlement and larceny for stealing money from his temple to pay off a man who was blackmailing him for his affair with…
Israeli-born Natalie Portman to portray Jackie Kennedy in new film
JTA Oscar Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will portray Jackie Kennedy in a movie about the first four days in the life of the former first lady after the assassination of…
Northwestern student files complaint over mock West Bank checkpoint demo
JTA A Northwestern University student filed a harassment complaint over a campus demonstration that attempted to simulate Israeli treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank. As part of their “Israeli…
GOP hopeful Scott Walker ‘avoids scrutiny’ while in Israel on ‘listening tour’
Wisconsin governor wraps up visit to Israel which included meeting with Netanyahu, Steinitz, but staff tight-lipped about trip
Saudis to warn Obama they will match Iran’s nuke buildup
Riyadh and other Gulf capitals reportedly will insist they will have ‘whatever the Iranians have,’ as Camp David summit gets underway ed note–MAMMA MIA, WHAT A COINCIDENCE–Netanyahu ‘predicts’ a Middle…
Rubio: Palestinian statehood ‘not currently possible’
Florida legislator seeking the Republican presidential nomination blames PA for talks deadlock
Israel hawks to Pope Francis: Stay out of politics
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Video: “Death to the Arabs” march forces its way through occupied Jerusalem
http://electronicintifada.net This disturbing video shows Israeli youths, escorted by police and occupation forces, marching through the Old City of Jerusalem chanting “mavet la’aravim” – “death to the Arabs” – and…
ICC prosecutor: Without cooperation, Gaza war probe will rely on evidence from just one side
Fatou Bensouda tells AP that she has not received any information yet from either side regarding last summer’s Gaza war.
Vatican treaty uses term ‘state of Palestine’ for first time
Officials say Israel does not view document as recognition of Palestine by the Holy See, but add Jerusalem is ‘disappointed’ and awaits clarifications.
Vatican recognizes ‘Palestinian state’
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Despite Obama’s demand, Netanyahu’s coalition guidelines make no commitment to Palestinian state
Neither of Netanyahu’s previous two governments made commitment to two states either, but Israel’s international standing and the demands of the U.S. and Europe have changed the playing field.
Memo to Netanyahu: German largesse won’t last forever
Germany’s agreement to sell 4 naval ships to Israel with a substantial subsidy is part of a long-time defense cooperation that must be maintained, despite political differences.
Vatican Recognizes ‘State Of Palestine’ In New Treaty
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Muslim-Bashing Can Be Very Lucrative
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Netanyahu’s Bolton: Terrorists may attack before Obama leaves office
ed note–remember that whenever you are listening to various persons within what we refer to as ‘Camp Neo-Con’ that what you are hearing is the voice of Benjamin Netanyahu, who…
‘US has int’l organizations under its thumb’
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Update: Prosecutors seek 17 years for ‘Peeping-Tom’ Rabbi
Washington – Prosecutors Seek 17 Years For Mikveh Peeping Rabbi Barry Freundel May 10, 2015 by Joe Levin Prosecutors are seeking a 17-year prison sentence for a prominent Washington rabbi…
Rabbi Sentenced To Jail, $650,000 fine In Fraud Case
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that David Cohen, former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met…
Ottawa considering hate charges against those who boycott Israel
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Crouching Tiger: US Suspects China of Global Military Ambitions
“China’s military modernization has the potential to reduce core US military technological advantages… China is investing in capabilities designed to defeat adversary power projection and counter third-party, including US, intervention…
Ya’alon warns German defense minister of Iran’s Middle East meddling
Deep security cooperation is in place between Israel and Germany, Ya’alon said, based on a common view of threats facing the countries and threats facing the Western world.
Netanyahu vows to ‘broaden government’ as Herzog plans to bring him down
Netanyahu pledged to place Israel on a stronger diplomatic footing while also working to bring down the cost of living.
‘Israeli aid to Nepal was cover for baby trafficking’
The allegation was made by two Spanish-language networks.