The White House confirmed last week that President Bush did not reject Jonathan Pollard's petition for a pardon as he left office. Bush chose to reject some of the pardon petitions, but others, such as Pollard's, he left active.
The Committee for Pollard's Release explained that Bush's decision means that Pollard can still be released at any time. They called on the next Prime Minister of Israel to make a clear statement that Israel will work for his release.