Jonathan Pollard

'Overwhelmed with threats’

Pollard explains why he dropped Knesset bid

In an explosive interview, Jonathan Pollard slams Israel, claiming it is too dependent on the US and says the Jewish state must prepare for growing regional threats.

From Espionage to Politics:

Jonathan Pollard launches bid for Knesset

Jonathan Pollard describes how the idea to run for office took shape and criticizes the current actors on the right of the political map.

Gaza 'forcible removal' platform

Jonathan Pollard seeks Knesset seat

Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.

Is there no fact checking anymore?

Tucker Carlson's falsity-filled attack on Jonathan Pollard

Can anyone say whatever they wish in an interview, with no repercussions? The audience seems to lap up the lies, perhaps because it is what they want to hear. The truth, however, is below. Opinion.

A missed opporttunity:

What could have toppled the mullahs and saved 20,000 lives

Read the real reason the US allowed thousnds of Iranian protesters to be slaughtered. Everything else you have read is a smokescreen. Opinion.

The use of mixed cities as war by other means

What Hezbollah and our local Islamists are up to is what’s called hybrid or unconventional warfare. Opinion.

Somaliland’s need for water:

A problem both Israel and the UAE will have to solve

If a solution to Somaliland’s lack of water is not found soon, and it can be found if the money to execute it is provided, the country’s largely pastoral economy may completely collapse. Opinion.

Berbera: A bastion too far?

If we want any chance of keeping the Turks and their Somali allies away from Berbera, we have to ensure that there is a mobile, heavily armed Somaliland force. And more. Opinion.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Polls are wrong, Israelis want to return to Gaza

In an Arutz Sheva interview at the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard says Israelis favor resettling Gaza, urging decisive leadership and an Israel-first policy on security.

Jonathan Pollard:

'The country was abandoned on October 7th just as I was'

Jonathan Pollard took part in a caucus meeting on renewing Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip and said, 'What was seized in blood must remain in our hands forever.'

The Triple Aliiance vs. Turkey:

The next war for control of the Eastern Mediterranean

The idea of a triple alliance consisting of Greece, Cyprus and Israel is a good one. However, given the nature of the Turkish threat it’s facing, significant improvements to both the IDF and Greek Army are needed. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard’s harrowing testimony

Ex-spy says an Israeli govt. representative suggested that he take his own life, while an American official assured him he'd go home one day.

Pollard to PM, Defense Minister:

'Approve raising of Israeli flag in Nisanit tomorrow'

Jonathan Pollard says raising the Israeli flag in Nisanit on Hanukkah will show strength, hope, and Israel’s resolve against its enemies.

Jonathan Pollard:

What is the future of the IDF's long range strike force?

What could have happened had we had a large number of YKJ-1000 HGVs (see below) at our disposal during the Iran 12 Day War? I ran a simulation and the results were astounding. Opinion.

The CCA:

A force multiplier the IAF should build

Unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) are going to be essential for air superiority. Turkey has already built them but Israel has not even begun. Someone in the IAF should get on with it.Opinion.

Israel's path to strategic self sufficiency

if Israel's desire to become militarily self sufficient represents more than just aspirational rhetoric, the Ministry of Defense is simply going to have to reprioritize its weapons projects. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'

Jonathan Pollard harshly criticized Israel's leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the government and the Knesset must be replaced due to the October 7th massacre.

Jonathan Pollard accuses US elements of targeting Huckabee

Pollard tells i24NEWS his meeting with Ambassador Huckabee was purely personal, while accusing internal US actors of exploiting it to undermine the envoy.

Revealed:

Amb. Huckabee's secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hosted Jonathan Pollard for a private discussion at the American Embassy in Jerusalem in July.

A call for victory in Judaea and Samaria

The acts of Jewish vigilantism, which General Bluth decries and which I do not support, are, however, the result of the failure to conduct an effective enough proactive anti terror policy. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

Ignorance of the Law is no excuse

Do you know that President Trump actually broke American law when he arbitrarily threatened to punish us if we dared to annex the "West Bank"? Here is why. Opinion.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Israel should have rejected US-imposed ceasefire deal

Jonathan Pollard tells Arutz Sheva that Israel’s acceptance of an American-imposed ceasefire reflects failed leadership and warns it could bring another national disaster.

A solution to the drone threat to the Negev

Ibrahim Al-Arjani and corrupt Egyptian officers are behind a growing drone smuggling network threatening Israel's Negev region; there is an urgent need for a fortified anti-drone defense line along the Sinai border. Op-ed.

The haredi draft exemption issue:

A fair solution

The writer's proposed solution does away with locking up haredim who refuse to serve and also avoids punishing the yeshivas. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

Are there diplomatic solutions to Egypt’s actions in Sinai?

With regard to Egypt’s decision to obtain an extremely dangerous long-range Chinese air-to-air missile, there may be two diplomatic initiatives we could undertake. Op-ed.

Jonathan Pollard:

Egypt’s new threat to Israel’s air dominance

Egypt's acquisition of a Chinese-manufactured J-10 “Dragon” fighter equipped with PL-15 beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles constitutes an extremely troubling development. Op-ed.

Jonathan Pollard:

Defeating The Turkish Naval Threat

There was absolutely nothing funny about the show put on by the Syrian Salafi “Navy” a couple of weeks ago.

The principles of a new National Security Doctrine

The pressing need to reform the army’s High Command has widespread public support and this reform must include clearly defined principles which effectively ensure that another slaughter of our people does not occur. Opinion.

Eyeless in Gaza

In spite of everything we’ve done to eliminate it, Hamas continues to be a threat to our security. So, what exactly does this mean? Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.

Jonathan Pollard: US interrogators wanted me to betray my team

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard speaks to i24NEWS, revealing details about his interrogation, how the Israeli government betrayed him, the US' attitude towards Israel, and how he predicted the October 7th massacre.

The new queens of battle

We have the manufacturing skills to produce both heavy artillery and battlefield rocket systems. With enough investment, we could transform these particular weapons into major, export items, whose profits would subsidize our own necessary military build up. Op-ed.

Israel’s new long arm

Time is running out for us to stop the Iranians from developing a nuclear weapons arsenal. Before this happens, the window of opportunity provided by long range, nuclear armed, precision guided ballistic missiles must be exploited. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

'I am seriously considering entering politics'

'Something in this state needs to change, and I want to be a part of that change. I have no personal interests, only the land and people of Israel,' Pollard said in an interview.

A pier too far

The proposed temporary pier off the coast of Gaza brings with it a multitude of problems for the US administration. Op-ed.

From the river to the sea....Israel will be free

Annexation of both Gaza and the Territories will provide us with a secure homeland from the river to the sea; the sooner we embrace this concept, the sooner our future, with G-D’s help, will be assured. Op-ed.

The primacy of Israel - and a warning to US Jews

Diaspora Jews must make a choice between living in countries that will no longer protect them from discrimination and coming home to live amongst their people as valued and respected citizens. Video interview: A warning to American Jewry. Op-ed.

Jonathan Pollard:

'We must not agree to deals with Hamas'

Pollard speaks to students at Or Vishua yeshiva in Haifa on the war between Israel and Hamas, cautions against deals to free hostages that could prove dangerous.

Jonathan Pollard supports Mothers' March

Jonathan and Rivka Pollard meet with and encourage the director of the organization demanding an end to aid in Gaza.

Jonathan Pollard:

The end of the American “dream”

We should make it unambiguously clear to the Americans and the Europeans that we have finally returned to our biblical heartland. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

The need for annexation

It may be time for our people to make their voices heard about the necessity of annexing Gaza. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

Victory and its aftermath

We must seek leadership which will implement a decisive solution to the threat posed by a radicalized Arab statelet in Gaza. Opinion.

There are no 'innocent' Palestinians in Gaza

57% of Gazans support Hamas, 71% have a favorable opinion of Islamic Jihad. Clearly, there are no “innocent” Palestinians in Gaza. Oped.

Jonathan Pollard:

The Day After

Going forward, not one Palestinian should be allowed to reside in Gaza. Opinion.

The Alternative To A Saudi Bomb

We don’t have the luxury of time to wait for a successful popular uprising to remove the Ayatollahs from power

Top rabbi to Jerusalem councilman: 'We love you'

Jonathan Pollard: 'Arie King and his party have my support in the upcoming elections - King was the first to help me settle in Israel.'

Pollard slams government over ban on Elisha Yered in Yesha

Jonathan Pollard reacts to order banning man who shot dead Arab rioter after being struck in the head and seriously injured by a stone.

Jonathan Pollard:

US Visa Waiver deal is a nightmare

Our leaders have forgotten that their loyalty should be to the Land and People of Israel. Opinion.

Jonathan Pollard:

Reduce the size of terrorists' prison cells

No Israeli government ever complained about the “inhumane” conditions I was kept in, so they could be copied here in the security prisons

IDF must react to religious discrimination and slander

What would happen if national religious soldiers, many of whom are in elite units, threatened to go on strike? Op-ed.

IHF & Arutz Sheva conference:

Jonathan Pollard's troubling encounter with protesting pilots

Pollard accuses air force officers refusing to report for duty of attacking democracy, staging coup.

Jonathan Pollard to receive gun permit after Ben-Gvir intervenes

According to Pollard, he needs the weapon since he feels threatened and travels in dangerous areas such as Judea and Samaria.

Extensive INN interview:

Pollard: 'I told the warden - G-d runs the world, not you'

Jonathan Pollard joins Israel National News to discuss both his own past and Israel's future.

Jonathan Pollard:

Vigilante actions are a result of no counter terror policy

Our enemies constitute a clear and present threat to our survival and should be treated as such. Op-ed.

Pollard at uprooted community:

'Esther brought me a right-wing protest shirt to jail'

Jonathan Pollard accompanied a group of uprooted residents of Sa-Nur, who planted trees in the evacuated village.

Jonathan Pollard:

'Huwara must be destroyed'

The former spy says he trusts the People of Israel, the Land of Israel, and G-d, but not the government.

Pollard to Yaniv Family:

'Shocked by those who sent money to the residents of Huwara'

Jonathan Pollard accompanied the Yaniv family to the grave of their two sons, who were murdered last week in the town of Huwara.

Jonathan Pollard to INN:

'Government should commemorate Israelite conquest of the land'

The former spy lamented the fact that no monument exists at the site where the people of Israel entered the land of Israel.

Jonathan Pollard to Ben-Gvir:

Help me get a handgun license

Jonathan Pollard has requested Minister Ben-Gvir's personal intervention to get a gun license after being denied one previously.

Esther's Children's Center:

Two million shekels already raised, thousands of donors

"Now it's on me to get this up and running," says Pollard, as he thanks volunteers for their dedication.