Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in the upcoming Israeli elections.
Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in the upcoming Israeli elections.
After 30 years in prison for spying for Israel, Pollard’s run for Knesset is the ultimate betrayal of the U.S. intelligence community that he once betrayed.
So a convicted spy for Israel now wants to make policy there? That’s rich. Hope Israelis remember he caused a lot of damage to U.S.-Israel relations.
Pollard’s move is a disgrace to the U.S. analysts who trusted him. He should be remembered as a traitor, not a politician.
Constituents deserve representatives who actually listen instead of grandstanding. (326a8c)
Interesting that someone who spent decades in an American prison for helping Israel is now seeking a seat in its parliament. Talk about a second act.
I’m torn. Pollard paid his debt to society, but does that really qualify him to represent Israelis? His espionage was a long time ago.
Foreign policy consistency goes out the window with every administration change. (0abdc5)
Dark money in politics is corroding democracy from the inside out. (92049d)
Why does every policy debate turn into a culture war these days? (23af4b)