Internal Minister Silvan Shalom (Likud) has commented on Jonathan Pollard's release.
"After 30 long years, our brother Jonathan Pollard is free," said Shalom. "The activities that the Israeli government and citizens carried out during these long years are finally bearing fruit."
He added: "We are waiting to see him here with us soon, in Israel, as a free man. Jonathan go home, we love and and are waiting for you."