Jonathan Pollard

Protest: Let Pollard Attend His Father's Funeral

Dozens of protesters gather outside U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv, call President Obama to release Jonathan Pollard.

Massive Phone-In to White House to Free Pollard for Funeral

Two campaigns to free Jonathan Pollard to attend his father’s funeral: A massive phone-in to the White House and political pressure from Israel.

US Has 24 Hours to Decide to Let Pollard Attend Father’s Funeral

President Obama has 24 hours to decide on a humanitarian appeal that Jonathan Pollard be freed from jail for a few hours to help bury his father.

Pollard Asks to Visit 'Dying' Father

Esther Pollard: “Emergency phone call from Jonathan today. He was crying.” His brother said their Dad is dying.

Obama Toying With American Jewry over Pollard?

LI paper publishes bold editorial regarding Jonathan Pollard – less about Pollard than about the US treason inherent in its refusal to release him.

Esther Pollard Awaits Meeting with Netanyahu

No meeting has yet been set between Netanyahu and Esther Pollard, though she has requested a short one before he leaves for Washington on Thursday.

Obama’s Half-Brother Agrees to Intervene for Pollard

U.S. President Obama’s half-brother, in a secret trip to Israel, has agreed to intervene with his sibling on behalf of Jonathan Pollard.

Chief Rabbi Warns Obama Re-Election May Hinge on Freeing Pollard

Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger warns President Obama that he may lose a bid for re-election if he does not free Jonathan Pollard.

Prayers, Optimism for Pollard as Peres Meets Obama

Supporters of Jonathan Pollard are tensely awaiting the meeting of Presidents Peres and Obama today – 6:45 PM Israel time, 11:45 AM in Washington.

Meretz Youth to Peres: Bring Pollard Home!

Matter of national consensus: Meretz party youth call on Pres. Peres to ask Obama to free Pollard now, in time for Passover Holiday of Freedom.

Peres To Meet Obama: ‘Peace Plan,’ Iran and – Maybe – Pollard

President Peres to fly to the US and meet with Obama: On the agenda: a new but secret idea to renew PA talks, Iran, Gaza – and maybe Pollard.

Rumsfeld: No to Pollard Clemency

Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld opposes clemency for Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard despite disproportionate sentence.

GOP Congressman Asks for Pollard Clemency

Congressman Michael Grimm (NY) has become the first Republican in House of Representatives to ask President Obama to grant clemency to Pollard.

250 Thousand Students Study Torah for Pollard and Shalit

Thousands of students conclude a special Torah study project for Jonathan Pollard and Gilad Shalit. 700 of them gather for an exciting ceremony.

Kahlon’s Visit with Pollard Canceled

Jonathan Pollard's poor health condition after more than 25 years in prison causes his visit with Minister Moshe Kahlon to be canceled.

Senator McCain Calls to Release Pollard

United States Senator John McCain has called to release Jonathan Pollard, who is in poor health.

Israeli Minister to Visit Jonathan Pollard

Minister of Communications and Social Affairs Moshe Kahlon is scheduled to visit Jonathan Pollard next week...if Pollard's health allows it.

U.S. Jewish Leaders to Obama: Free Pollard

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents give President Obama a letter adding their voice to recent public figures' requests to free Pollard.

Shalit to Obama: Free Pollard!

Yet another public figure has called on Pres. Obama to act humanely with Jonathan Pollard: Noam Shalit, father of hostage IDF soldier Gilad.

"Obama's Rabbi" Tells President: Free Pollard Now

Capers Funnye, the first cousin of Michelle Obama, once removed, sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting that Pollard be released.

New U.S. Television Campaign Calls to Free Pollard

A new infomercial airing on TV stations in the United States is calling on the public to contact the White House and request Pollard's release.

Former VP Quayle Calls for Pollard's Release

Former U.S. vice-president Dan Quayle calls for the release of Jonathan Pollard.

Jon Voight: The Pollard Case is a Result of Anti-Semitism

Actor Jon Voight discusses the Pollard case, and reveals the secret conversation that could have changed everything.

Yeshiva Students Bike for Pollard

The B'nei Akiva Nechalim yeshiva's annual bicycle trip was dedicated this year to Jonathan Pollard, who is still in prison in the United States.

Facebook Campaign to Free Jonathan Pollard

Social networking helped unite people in Iran, Tunisia and Egypt. Can it free a Zionist Jew from 26 years in a US jail?

R. Ovadia Yosef Sends Letter to Obama: 'Please Free Pollard'

Shas party spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef has signed a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama appealing for Jonathan Pollard's release.

Former Secretary of State Shultz Joins ‘Free Pollard’ Bandwagon

Former Secretary of State George Shultz wrote a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama, urging him to free Jonathan Pollard.

Kara: Remember the 'Bedouin Pollard'

As Israel calls to free Pollard, MK Kara reminds Netanyahu of the plight of Israeli citizen Ouda Tarabin, imprisoned in Egypt.

OpEd: Peretz-the-Leftist Defames Pollard as "Repellent Viper"

Pollard a "repellent..sleaze"? INN's Chesler attacks Martin Peretz, ret.Jewish editor of The New Republic, who told Obama not to free Pollard.

Netanyahu Writes Obama: Free Pollard

Prime Minister Netanyahu made an unprecedented public appeal in the Knesset, reading out loud a letter to President Obama to free Pollard.

MK Danny Danon: "It is Time to Free Pollard"

Likud MK believes that the Prime Minister will send the request to US President this week.

Web Video Campaign: Free Pollard Now

A video clip is aiming for as many views as possible as part of a last-ditch effort to influence Obama to pardon Pollard.

Chief Rabbi: Pray for Jonathan Pollard's Health

Chief Rabbis meet Esther Pollard and learn he was hospitalized for two days and underwent an operation.

Prayers for Pollard at Joseph's Tomb

Jews use monthly visit to Joseph's Tomb to pray for Jonathan Pollard's release from prison.

Former A-G Mukasey: Pardon Pollard

Netanyahu prepares to issue public request for freeing Pollard. White House press secretary 'not aware' that Obama is looking at the matter.

Netanyahu Decides to Ask Obama to Free Pollard

Israel will formally ask U.S. President Barack Obama to free Jonathan Pollard, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday.

Video: Korb, Esther Pollard at Knesset

Netanyahu was asked to issue a formal request from the U.S. for the release of Jonathan Pollard, who has sat in prison for over 25 years.

Netanyahu Wants 24 Hours to Decide on Public Pollard Plea

Prime Minister meets Jonathan Pollard's wife, activists, says he's raised subject of Pollard six times before present administration.

109 MKs Sign Pleading Letter to US on Behalf of Pollard

Knesset Speaker Rivlin has sent a letter from the Knesset to Obama, Congress, and US District Attorney, asking for release of Jonathan Pollard.

Ex-US Senator Doesn’t Let Up in Calling for Pollard’s Release

Former Senator and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dennis DeConcini calls publicly yet again for freedom for Jonathan Pollard.

Video: Congressmen's Call to Free Pollard - 'Enough is Enough'

A group of 39 U.S. congressmen call on President Obama to release Jonathan Pollard. INN TV brings you excerpts from the press conference.

Pressure on Obama as Congressmen Join the Call to Free Pollard

More pressure on Obama to free Pollard as 39 members of Congress submit a petition for his release.

Netanyahu Refuses to Bring Knesset Appeal for Pollard to US

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has refused to take a letter from the Knesset to the White House appealing for Jonathan Pollard's release.

More Requests to Release Jonathan Pollard

Ex-US Asst. Sec'y of Defense Lawrence Korb writes a prominent op-ed, following up on his request to President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard.

Pollard Lawyers Ask Obama for His Immediate Release

A recent groundswell of Congressional support, coupled with new claims on behalf of Pollard, prompt lawyers to ask Obama to free him immediately.

Former US Defense Official Says Pollard Punishment Too Harsh

A former US Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan administration wrote President Obama that Pollard’s like in jail punishment was too harsh.

Three More Months of Freeze, in Exchange for Pollard?

New scenario for extending construction freeze: Jonathan Pollard's release in exchange for three more months of freeze. Netanyahu's office denies.

Pollard Day at the Malls and Intersections

1,000 young activists are distributing "Free Pollard" stickers on the streets and in the shopping malls Sunday.

Jonathan Pollard Shares Wife’s Personal Birthday Letter

Jonathan Pollard received the following letter from his wife, Esther, in time for his birthday on August 7th.

Krauthammer on PA State, Obama, Pollard, and More

Widely-syndicated columnist and political analyst Dr. Charles Krauthammer granted an exclusive interview to Israel National Radio's Walter Bingham.

Three Day Vigil Marked 9,000 Days of Pollard's Imprisonment

Esther, wife of Jonathan Pollard, summed up the three day vigil in Jerusalem by calling on Prime Minister Netanyahu to save her husband

Pollard Vigil in Jerusalem: Day Three

Massive vigil for Jonathan Pollard is into its third day, near the city's main western entrance. Thousands of people are participating.

Netanyahu 'Burying Pollard Alive,' Wife Says

Jonathan Pollard spends his 9,000th day in jail. Esther Pollard to Netanyahu: You're burying him alive.

Activists: Obama, Send Pollard Home

Activists call Obama, ask him to send Pollard home. Next week marks 9,000 days in prison.

Pollard Phone-In Campaign Kicks Off

"Justice for Jonathan Pollard" announces a call-the-White-House campaign, timed to coincide with Netanyahu's upcoing visit to Obama in Washington.

Ambassador Oren Contradicts Official Israeli Policy on Pollard

Israel's ambassador to the US says Jonathan Pollard worked for a rogue intelligence agency – in contradiction of official Israeli gov't policy.

Rabbi Eliyahu's Death Leaves Jonathan Pollard 'an Orphan'

Jonathan Pollard reacted with great sorrow to the loss of Rabbi Eliyahu, his personal rabbi and a public and vocal advocate on Pollard's behalf.

PM's Brother-in-Law: Bibi, Bring Back Pollard!

Prof. Ben-Artzi to brother-in-law Netanyahu: “Your upcoming trip to Washington is a golden opportunity to bring back Jonathan Pollard!”

Dershowitz Continues Support for Pollard

Law Prof. Alan Dershowitz, former Pollard lawyer, says, “We must keep up the pressure regarding Pollard… He has served more than he should have.”

Knesset to Biden: Free Pollard as Gesture Toward Israel

Heads of most Knesset factions plead with US Vice President Biden to free Jonathan Pollard prior to the Passover holiday.