Esther Pollard, Jonathan Pollard's wife, received information from prison officials Wednesday that her husband has undergone surgery and is now conscious but suffering from severe pain.
Pollard said she hoped she could talk to him on the phone as quickly as possible.
"Since yesterday, people keep calling with concern for the fate of Jonathan," she said. The fact that he came through the surgery safely gives some temporary relief but it's not a solution. He must come home and get the medical treatment and rehabilitation he so needs. After 26 years [in jail] he is very weak and is in constant danger. "
The Committee for Pollard said that "We warned months ago it was only a matter of time before the next medical crisis. Soon dozens of lawmakers will arrive in Israel – Americans who support Israel. We urge the Prime Minister and the President to ask them to put all their might into ending this tragedy before it's too late."
Earlier in the day, a Jerusalem Post reporter who covered the accreditation of the new U.S. ambassador called out to him and asked, "Why did not Did you report to Esther where her husband was taken to?" The Ambassador reportedly just shrugged and said nothing.
Pollard was taken to urgent surgery from prison Tuesday. His medical condition has been deteriorating recently. He has been in U.S. jail for longer than 25 years, for the crime of spying for Israel.