Jonathan Pollard

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard, US envoy Mike Huckabee held secret meeting at US Jerusalem embassy

Pollard told The Jerusalem Post that the meeting was a personal affair to thank the ambassador for private matters, and emphasized that the event was taken out of context.

(L-R): Convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee
JONATHAN POLLARD, photographed this week in his Jerusalem home.

'I learned to be tough': Pollard says lifetime of US antisemitism pushed him to spy for Israel

IDF operates in West Bank, September 9, 2025.

Why Smotrich’s 82% sovereignty plan over the West Bank is not enough - opinion

JONATHAN POLLARD, photographed this week in his Jerusalem home.

Is Israel ready for Jonathan Pollard? Ex-spy outlines 10-point plan for Knesset run


Israel needs to give Jonathan Pollard a quiet homecoming

There is very little to gain from making grand public statements and touting Pollard’s return “home.”

JONATHAN POLLARD and his wife, Esther, exit Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City, in 2017.

Netanyahu calls Jonathan Pollard, awaits his return to Israel

"You should have a comfortable life now that both of you can pursue your interests and take care of Esther with the best medical treatment in the world," Netanyahu said.

JONATHAN POLLARD and his wife, Esther, exit Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City, in 2017.

Don’t give Pollard a hero’s welcome – or Trump a hero’s send-off – opinion

During this brittle moment in Israel’s political history, and the history of democracy, protecting Israel’s soul is a pressing national security challenge.

JONATHAN POLLARD’S release comes at a brittle moment in Israel’s political history.

Letters to the Editor November 25, 2020: Keep Pollard collared

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Former PM aides lament not freeing Pollard sooner

Jewish groups welcome his freedom

Jonathan and Esther Pollard outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City

Jonathan Pollard and 35 years of US-Israeli intelligence - analysis

From nadir to reaching new heights

Jonathan Pollard red, white and blue

Former PM to 'Post': Don't let Pollard make aliyah, it'll anger Biden

Ehud Olmert says spy Jonathan Pollard should stay in New York.

Jonathan Pollard removes his electronic tag, having had his parole restrictions lifted. November 2020

Welcome home, Jonathan Pollard - opinion

It’s about time. Pollard has done his time, though had he been denied parole he could have served another dozen years.

Jonathan and Esther Pollard outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City

Israeli leaders tell 'Post': Ready for Pollard's aliyah

Health minister says system will facilitate treatments for Esther Pollard's breast cancer.

Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer convicted of spying for Israel, exits following a hearing at the Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York City, May 17, 2017

How Pollard was held captive by 35 years of politics - analysis

A number of previous opportunities to release Pollard were passed up.

Convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard departs US District court after a hearing with his wife Elaine in the Manhattan borough of New York December 14, 2015.