Jonathan Pollard

News and updates about Jonathan Pollard

Esther Pollard suffering from advanced stages of cancer
Jonathan and Esther hope that after treatments in the US, they will be able to arrive in Israel for the recovery.

Jonathan Pollard asks for help: Who will remain indifferent?
Esther Pollard fought for Jonathan's life for so many years, and now he is fighting for hers.

Bennett: The State of Israel will do everything for Pollard
"This is an extraordinary humanitarian case, which requires Israel to do everything possible."

Jonathan Pollard: 'My wife is seriously ill, asking for help'
'I can't take care of my wife properly bec. I don't have freedom of movement. Esther fought for my life for 30 yrs., now it's my turn.'

Pollard: I'm fighting to come home with or without govt. help
Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard says faith keeps him going despite 'government's indifference' towards his fate.

Pollard: Israel does not care about me
Jonathan Pollard asks how much the Israeli government cares about its citizens if it did not care enough to secure his release over 30 years

Shaked: Netanyahu and I are trying to bring Pollard to Israel
'We essentially tried to shorten the period of time that he is required to remain in the United States,' Shaked said.

PM urged to ask Trump to approve Pollard's immigration to Israel
Bnei Akiva movement emphasizes: Israelis agree Pollard should return home, demands PM Netanyahu ask Pres. Trump to allow Pollard's return.

What was Pollard doing at the consulate?
Jonathan Pollard seen entering Israeli consulate in New York shortly before PM Netanyahu will meet President Trump in Washington DC.

Rahm Emanuel: I told Clinton not to give in on Pollard’s release
Chicago's Mayor: 'I told Clinton not to give in on Pollard’s release, believing that Netanyahu needed the agreement more than he did.'

Time to Allow Pollard to Go to Israel
President Donald Trump will be eternally remembered if he commutes the sentence of Jonathan Pollard.

Oren: US intel community still hasn't forgiven Pollard
MK Michael Oren regrets decision banning Jonathan Pollard from moving to Israel, says Israel will cooperate with Trump on peace plan.

US refuses to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel
Israel made official request that former spy Jonathan Pollard be allowed to move to Israel, but the US Department of Justice refused.

Feiglin to Trump: Bring Jonathan Pollard with you
'Time has come to cancel restrictions on Pollard and allow him to come live in Israel.'

Moving the US Embassy does not affect Jonathan Pollard

Report:
Trump to attend J'lem embassy opening, may pardon Pollard
President reportedly leaning towards attending opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, is considering granting pardon to Jonathan Pollard.

'President Trump, let Jonathan Pollard come home to Israel'
Israeli Minister calls on President Trump to pardon paroled former spy Jonathan Pollard, allowing him to move to Israel.

Netanyahu to Trump: Let Pollard go
Israeli PM asks for end to restrictions on Jonathan Pollard so he can move to Israel. Trump reportedly 'examining the matter.'

Analyzing Rubashkin

PM confirms:
'We are looking into possibility of freeing Jonathan Pollard'
Netanyahu tells reporters in Britain he has asked US to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel.

Report: Netanyahu asks Trump to release Jonathan Pollard
Israeli PM reportedly asks US President to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel, but not to remove all parole restrictions.

Pollard's appeal was rejected because of admiral's 'myth'
Judges gave weight to claim that Pollard sent 14 classified letters while in prison – though all evidence indicates the claim is a myth.

Pollard's appeal rejected while Trump charms Israel

A missed opportunity for Jonathan Pollard?
Attorney says Israeli PM, president missed opportunity to ask US President Trump to nix restrictions on Pollard during his visit to Israel.

Pollard appeal rejected by Federal Court
Federal Court rejects Jonathan Pollard's appeal of his parole conditions.

Pollard's lawyer urges court to loosen parole conditions
Lawyer for Jonathan Pollard tells appeals court his restrictive parole conditions serve no legitimate purpose.

Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion
US Ambassador to Israel speaks about the US position on the Western Wall, Jonathan Pollard, and moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

Remember Pollard:
If I forget thee, O Jonathan
We raise Jerusalem on a regular basis to our loftiest joy; Loftier than New York, Florida, or the 'good life' in foreign countries.

The Prime Minister did not forget Pollard
PM Netanyahu raises Jonathan Pollard issue during meeting with VP, discusses US recognition of Israeli control of Golan

Ariel to Trump:
'Let Netanyahu bring Pollard home'
Minister appeals to US President from Jerusalem Conference podium: 'Allow Prime Minister one more passenger on plane: Mr. Pollard.'

PM to demand Pollard be allowed to come to Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu will ask President Trump to waive Jonathan Pollard's parole conditions and allow him to immigrate to Israel.

Bnei Akiva petition to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel
Bnei Akiva starts petition to remove the restrictive parole conditions on Jonathan Pollard 1 year after his release from prison.

Watch: Jerusalem Mayor meets Pollard in New York
Mayor Nir Barkat meets with Jonathan Pollard on the streets of Manhattan.

Pollard: The nation is with me
Watch: Pollard says health improved, does not believe he will be allowed to visit Israel.

Jonathan Pollard to appeal decision on parole requirements
Jonathan Pollard’s attorney announces plans to appeal federal court's ruling not to lift his restrictive parole conditions.

Court denies Pollard appeal of restrictive parole conditions
U.S. District Judge denies challenge by Jonathan Pollard to requirements imposed by the U.S. Parole Commission upon his release from prison.

Jonathan Pollard appeals terms of release
In appeal to New York Federal Court, Jonathan Pollard petitions that some of the restrictions in the terms of his release be eased.

Email fraud and claims against Pollard

Restrictions against Pollard are 'vindictive', his lawyers claim
Jonathan Pollard's attorneys file a brief with federal court saying the strict parole restrictions on him are "vindictive and retaliatory".

Small victory for Pollard: Prosecutors drop unusual request
After judge restricted their request to file a secret brief, prosecutors file an unclassified one, seeking to retain Pollard's restrictions.

Pollard could still cause damage, US intelligence community says
American intelligence community favors continued restrictions on Jonathan Pollard.

'Like communist Russia'
Pollard's lawyers can't see state's claims in parole case
Judge rules state can give an ex parte submission, hiding details of its excuse for harsh parole conditions from Pollard's lawyers.

'Information Pollard provided to Israel remains classified'
James Clapper says information that Pollard provided to Israel 30 years ago is still classified as "top secret".

Pollard's lawyers demand lifting of his parole restrictions
In a brief filed with a federal judge, attorneys say US Parole Commission ignored court ruling.

Steinitz 'disappointed' in 18-years of US spying
Minister responds to revelation of intelligence breach program, saying 'US spies on everyone, but we haven't spied on them for decades.'

Pollard's historic speech blocked by draconian parole
Media leak blocks first speech in 30 years, Pollard's wife explains religious and job rights still breached, has 15-years of limits ahead.

Jonathan Pollard to meet with Jewish leaders
Pollard gets a ‘Shabbat-friendly’ electronic monitoring bracelet; report reveals he confronted warden, saying 'God runs the world.'

Senior minister plays down report US spied on Netanyahu
Senior Likud politician Yuval Steinitz says he 'didn't fall off his chair' reading WSJ spying revelations, plays down report's significance.

Likud ministers call to protest US spying on Israel
Katz demands an official protest on report of spying on Netanyahu, Elkin notes hypocrisy of Pollard case in light of report.

Pollard wants to come to Israel
Jonathan Pollard's attorney says that Pollard wants to start a new life in Israel, and was very moved by recent video of students singing.

New revelations into Pollard's 'open-air prison'
New details of Jonathan Pollard's release conditions show he is banned from approaching certain embassies and certain airports.

Israeli US envoy passes Esther Pollard appeal to White House
Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer delivered note to senior US officials from Jonathan Pollard's wife, urging Obama to let him leave to Israel.

Judge orders review of Pollard's parole conditions
American judge says Parole Commission provided little basis to justify Pollard's parole conditions, orders review.

Moving: 1,200 schoolgirls sing for Pollard to come to Israel
Ulpanit Yeshurun launches campaign calling for Pollard to be allowed to make aliyah, which will include letters to officials and ministers.

Pollard release a time of self-examination for Israel
'How did we let a person stay in prison for so long when we were also responsible?'

Arutz Sheva exclusive
Pollard's attorney: Restrictions 'serve no legitimate purpose'
In special interview, attorney for Jonathan Pollard describes the challenges ahead.

Small victory: Jonathan Pollard can use the internet
Pollard's attorneys win small battle in fight to have unprecedented restrictions lifted.

Free? Pollard under dusk to dawn curfew
Parole board decision prevents Pollard from attending synagogue, or enjoying a Sabbath meal with relatives or friends.

US State Department: We got no request to let Pollard leave
State Dept. contradicts Netanyahu claim, says Israel never asked it to allow Pollard to leave US; Kerry en route to Mideast.
