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Jonathan Pollard, released after 30 years for Israeli spying, announces parliamentary run

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 16:50 · 1 min read

Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who spent 30 years in prison for passing classified American secrets to Israel, has announced he will run in upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections. Pollard, who was released in 2015 and later moved to Israel, also expressed remorse for his actions. The announcement marks a striking political turn for one of the most controversial espionage figures in U.S.-Israel relations.

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NPR WorldEx-spy who sold U.S. secrets to Israel says he's sorry, and will run for parliament ↗︎
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