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Rabbi Lau: Time to Free Pollard

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau released a letter he plans to present to US President Obama seeking freedom for Jonathan Pollard

Rabbi Lau: Time to Free Pollard

50,000 Tell Obama: Bring Pollard With You

Former president, MKs and Nobel Prize winners among 50,000 Israelis calling on Obama to free Jonathan Pollard.

50,000 Tell Obama: Bring Pollard With You

MK Feiglin: Stay Away from Obama Speech Unless Pollard is There

Moshe Feiglin wrote that he would boycott Barack Obama's Knesset speech - unless Jonathan Pollard was there, too

MK Feiglin: Stay Away from Obama Speech Unless Pollard is There

Sharansky: 28 Years for Pollard is Far Too Long

A Jewish Agency conclave called on U.S. President Barack H. Obama to act immediately to free Jonathan Pollard from prison

Sharansky: 28 Years for Pollard is Far Too Long

MK Shaked to Obama: Bring Pollard with You

In her first speech at the Knesset, MK Ayelet Shaked had a message for Obama: Bring Jonathan Pollard with you when you come to Israel.

MK Shaked to Obama: Bring Pollard with You

Esther Pollard Expresses Renewed Hope for Husband's Release

After meeting with Yair Lapid, Pollard sounded hopeful: "We finally have someone who is willing to take immediate responsibility."

Esther Pollard Expresses Renewed Hope for Husband's Release

Lapid: 'Tears in my Eyes' when I Spoke to Pollard

Jonathan Pollard called his wife, Esther, just as she was meeting Yesh Atid leader.

Lapid: 'Tears in my Eyes' when I Spoke to Pollard

Danon Hints Bibi, Peres will Ask Obama for Pollard

Mike Huckabee, MK Danny Danon, see Obama visit as an opportunity to release Jonathan Pollard.

Danon Hints Bibi, Peres will Ask Obama for Pollard

Activists Pushing Peres to Promote Freedom for Pollard

Activists were out in force Sunday to push Israel’s President Shimon Peres to advocate for Jonathan Pollard, soon incarcerated 10,000 days.

Activists Pushing Peres to Promote Freedom for Pollard

Huckabee: Obama Should Focus on Iran, Pardon Pollard

President Obama should focus on preventing a nuclear Iran during his upcoming visit to Israel, says former governor Mike Huckabee.

Huckabee: Obama Should Focus on Iran, Pardon Pollard

Feiglin: Pollard's Freedom Depends Only on Israel's Resolve

Likud MK issues reminder that "the American president holds an Israeli prisoner," as Obama prepares to visit.

Feiglin: Pollard's Freedom Depends Only on Israel's Resolve

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

CIA Study: Pollard didn't Seek Info on U.S.

A 1987 study now made public shows Pollard's Israeli handlers only wanted information on Israel's enemies.

CIA Study: Pollard didn't Seek Info on U.S.

Pollard Returns to Prison After Week-Long Hospitalization

Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard returned to prison after spending last week in the hospital undergoing a battery of medical consultations.

Pollard Returns to Prison After Week-Long Hospitalization

Pollard's Condition Stabilized

Esther Pollard receives update: her husband is still hospitalized but his condition is stable.

Pollard's Condition Stabilized

Pollard Hospitalized After He Collapsed

Jonathan Pollard's condition is not known. His wife was informed of his hospitalization.

Pollard Hospitalized After He Collapsed

Rafi Eitan to Obama: Free Pollard!

Former Pollard handler Rafi Eitan apologizes, calls on newly reelected President Obama to free Pollard.’

Rafi Eitan to Obama: Free Pollard!

US-Born MK Candidate: How Can Jews Vote for Obama?

Obama did not even let Pollard go to his father’s funeral, says US-born MK candidate Gimpel.

US-Born MK Candidate: How Can Jews Vote for Obama?

Esther Pollard: Release for Jonathan is 'Idle Rumor'

The wife of imprisoned former Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard says a report her husband will be granted clemency is simply an “idle rumor.”

Esther Pollard: Release for Jonathan is 'Idle Rumor'

Widow of Former Chief Rabbi Asks Jews to Pray for Pollard

Rabbanit Tzvia Eliyahu asks Jews around the world to say a prayer for Jonathan Pollard during Rosh Hashanah.

Widow of Former Chief Rabbi Asks Jews to Pray for Pollard

1200 Rabbis to Obama: Have Mercy on Pollard!

On Friday, 1,200 rabbis appealed to US President Barack Obama to release long-imprisoned Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard.

1200 Rabbis to Obama: Have Mercy on Pollard!

Israeli Rapper SHI 360's New Jonathan Pollard Protest Song

SHI 360 joins the list of musicians who have released songs in support of imprisoned Jewish-American Jonathan Pollard.

Israeli Rapper SHI 360's New Jonathan Pollard Protest Song

Romney Rejects Adelson's Plea to Call to Free Pollard

Romney has rejected pleas from campaign benefactor and billionaire Sheldon Adelson to call for freeing Pollard from jail.

Romney Rejects Adelson's Plea  to Call to Free Pollard

Netanyahu's Men No-Shows at Pollard Session

MK Uri Ariel slams Prime Minister's Office for refusing to cooperate on Pollard discussions.

Netanyahu's Men No-Shows at Pollard Session

Protest: 'Romney, Free Pollard'

Dozens protested outside Romney's hotel and reminded him of Israel's prisoner in the U.S.

Protest: 'Romney, Free Pollard'

'Close Every Door' – Dedicated to Pollard

Latma performs the song sung by the jailed Joseph from "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" – for Jonathan Pollard.

'Close Every Door' – Dedicated to Pollard

Dozens Protest for Pollard Outside Clinton-Lieberman Meeting

Demonstrators gathered as Minister Lieberman met Secretary of State Clinton, demanding that Jonathan Pollard be released.

Dozens Protest for Pollard Outside Clinton-Lieberman Meeting

Clinton: I Don't Expect Pollard to be Freed

Clinton to reporters after meeting with Netanyahu: Pollard was convicted of espionage and sentenced to life imprisonment. That won't change.

Clinton: I Don't Expect Pollard to be Freed

Pollard Prosecutor:Obama's Hate for Israel Keeps Pollard in Jail

Joseph de Genova, Jonathan Pollard's prosecutor, believes Obama's hate for Israel means there is no chance for his freedom.

Pollard Prosecutor:Obama's Hate for Israel Keeps Pollard in Jail

Woolsey Repeats Position on Pollard, Doubts Obama on Iran

Former CIA director Woolsey repeats his position that Jonathan Pollard should be released from prison, but doubts Obama will do it.

Woolsey Repeats Position on Pollard, Doubts Obama on Iran

Former CIA Chief: Pretend Pollard Isn't Jewish, and Free Him

In a sharp letter to the Wall Street Journal, former CIA director James Woolsey called for the release of Jonathan Pollard.

Former CIA Chief: Pretend Pollard Isn't Jewish, and Free Him

Peres Vows to Keep Fighting for Pollard

President Shimon Peres will continue to lobby for Jonathan Pollard's release despite being rebuffed four times by US president Barack Obama

Peres Vows to Keep Fighting for Pollard

Rabbi Pesach Lerner: 'We Must Free Jonathan Pollard'

Rabbi Pesach Lerner talks about Jonathan Pollard, underscoring the importance of "bringing him home to Israel."

Rabbi Pesach Lerner: 'We Must Free Jonathan Pollard'

'Obama's Attitude Towards Pollard Proves His Anti-Semitism'

Attorney Yoram Sheftel: White House announcement that Pollard won't be released proves Obama is an anti-Semite.

'Obama's Attitude Towards Pollard Proves His Anti-Semitism'

Thousands at Yarzeit for Rav Mordechai Eliyahu

A year has passed since the venerated sage died. An empty chair was left for Jonathan Pollard.

Thousands at Yarzeit for Rav Mordechai Eliyahu

Voices Lifted in Prayer for Jonathan Pollard

Two events took place in New York in support of Jonathan Pollard, just prior to President Shimon Peres' acceptance of the Freedom Medal.

Voices Lifted in Prayer for Jonathan Pollard

MK Ariel to Peres: Refuse the Medal

MK Ariel calls on President Peres to refuse the Medal of Freedom, after White House says there's no change regarding Pollard.

MK Ariel to Peres: Refuse the Medal

White House: No Change on Pollard

"Our position has not changed and will not change today," White House Spokesman told journalists.

White House: No Change on Pollard

Oslo Architect Dennis Ross Helped Keep Pollard in Jail

Dennis Ross, Bill Clinton’s Oslo Accords advisor, writes in his new book that he advised him to keep Pollard in jail as political barter.

Oslo Architect Dennis Ross Helped Keep Pollard in Jail

Peres Will Ask Obama for Humanitarian Pardon for Pollard

President Shimon Peres will ask President Barack Obama to grant a pardon for Jonathan Pollard on humanitarian grounds.

Peres Will Ask Obama for Humanitarian Pardon for Pollard

Expert: 'Unfair' Allegations Regarding Pollard

Former ambassador Prof. Itamar Rabinovich says claims that Pollard had accomplices are unfounded.

Expert: 'Unfair' Allegations Regarding Pollard

Obama’s ‘Freedom’ Award to Peres May be Pollard’s Last Chance

Jonathan Pollard and millions of Jews are hoping Obama will free him from jail when he awards Peres the US Freedom Medallion Wednesday.

Obama’s ‘Freedom’ Award to Peres May be Pollard’s Last Chance

Israelis United in Call for Pollard’s Freedom

Unusual unity as right and left, religious and secular join to call for Jonathan Pollard’s freedom.

Israelis United in Call for Pollard’s Freedom

Peres: I'll Discuss Pollard with Obama

President met with bereaved relatives of error victims who pleaded with him for Jonathan Pollard.

Peres: I'll Discuss Pollard with Obama

U.S. Jewish Leaders: Obama, Let Pollard Go

Conservative Rabbis stream told Obama Pollard has served an unprecedented period of time in jail.

U.S. Jewish Leaders: Obama, Let Pollard Go

Danon to Appear at NY Prayer Rally for Jonathan Pollard

Likud MK Danny Danon will speak at a prayer rally intended to push US President Barack Obama to commute Jonathan Pollard's sentence.

Danon to Appear at NY Prayer Rally for Jonathan Pollard

Bereaved Mother: U.S. is Humanitarian? If So, Release Pollard

Esther Wachsman, mother of Nachshon Wachsman, has implored President Peres to work to free Jonathan Pollard.

Bereaved Mother: U.S. is Humanitarian? If So, Release Pollard

More than 60,000 Call for Pollard’s Freedom

More than 60,000 call on Peres to help free Pollard before it is too late.

More than 60,000 Call for Pollard’s Freedom

Canadian Rabbis Urge Peres to Advocate for Pollard

Int'l Jewry continues to press Israel's leaders to act on behalf of Johnathan Pollard.

Canadian Rabbis Urge Peres to Advocate for Pollard

Jonathan Pollard has been Returned to Prison

Jonathan Pollard is released from medical center to prison. Wife Esther: Peres can save Jonathan’s life.

Jonathan Pollard has been Returned to Prison

Former US Official: Pollard May Yet be Released

Former US undersecretary of defense Lawrence Korb says Jonathan Pollard may yet be released, perhaps in June.

Former US Official: Pollard May Yet be Released

Wiesenthal Center: Free Pollard on Humanitarian Grounds

The Simon Wiesenthal Center is urging President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard on humanitarian grounds. White House: No change.

Wiesenthal Center: Free Pollard on Humanitarian Grounds

MK: for Pollard, Peres Should Decline Medal of Freedom

National Union MK Uri Ariel says president should forgo medal if Obama refuses to free Jonathan Pollard.

MK: for Pollard, Peres Should Decline Medal of Freedom

Obama Chooses ‘Anti-Pollard’ Biden to Appease Jews

Biden, who has said Pollard should die in jail, will address US rabbis as part of Obama’s effort for Jewish votes and campaign money.

Obama Chooses ‘Anti-Pollard’ Biden to Appease Jews

U.S. Says 'No' to Peres on Pollard

"Our position hasn't changed," writes Obama's National Security Council spokesman.

U.S. Says 'No' to Peres on Pollard

Peres Makes Emergency Plea for Pollard

President Shimon Peres sent an urgent message to US President Barak Obama asking Jonathan Pollard be pardoned on humanitarian grounds

Peres Makes Emergency Plea for Pollard

Esther Pollard: Don't Make Me a Widow

Netanyahu calls to free Pollard on Passover, “the holiday of freedom.” Esther Pollard pleads, “Don’t make me a widow.”

Esther Pollard: Don't Make Me a Widow

Pollard Remains in Critical Conditon in Hospital

The Committee for Pollard says they hope and pray Jonathan Pollard will survive his current health crisis and will be granted clemency.

Pollard Remains in Critical Conditon in Hospital

Pollard Rushed to Hospital

Jonathan Pollard was rushed to a hospital emergency room near his Butner, North Carolina prison.

Pollard Rushed to Hospital

Peres to Plead for Pollard – Again

President Shimon Peres plans to deliver a letter from 80 MKs to US President Barack Obama asking for Jonathan Pollard's release.

Peres to Plead for Pollard – Again