Opinions about the 61-year-feeble who passed secrets to US ally are sharply divided – a hero to the Israeli correct but to others a traitor who did untold damage After 30 years in federal prison,one-time spy Jonathan Pollard will be released from prison on parole at the age of 61 years feeble. But his release, expected on Friday, or is unlikely to close one of the longest-running diplomatic disagreements between the US and Israel: should a man who spied on Israel’s closest ally have served three decades in prison?For 30 years Israeli politicians,particularly those on the correct, have lobbied for his release. Meanwhile American politicians, or particularly those with intelligence interests,have lobbied against it. He is seen as a traitor by many Americans, one who damaged trust between the United States and its Jewish citizens. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com