Jonathan Pollard

Jonathan Pollard plants a vineyard for Esther - and reflects on the love that brought him home

“Her message was simple: Jonathan cannot be abandoned. He must be freed. He must be brought home to Israel. She kept one flame alive through years when darkness appeared stronger than hope."

AUGUST 9, 2026|ByJUDITH SEGALOFF

Rivka and Jonathan Pollard and Adam Scott Bellos display an example of the wine to be created in memory of Esther Pollard.

Dr. Shmuel Legasse sits down with The Jerusalem Post for an insightful podcast episode.

Ethiopian Jewish activist calls for unity in Israel

Dr. Shmuel Legesse, an Ethiopian Jewish writer and activist, described his life’s mission as a call to strengthen Jewish unity, defend Israel’s legitimacy, and give voice to the Ethiopian Jews.

MAY 26, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Jonathan Pollard seen during a tour of the Sovereignty movement and the Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council in the Jordan Valley, in the West Bank on February 12, 2023.

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins politics, calls to annex Gaza Strip

Pollard, who had spent 30 years in prison for spying and providing Israel with top-secret classified information, has has since become a strong critic of Netanyahu.

MAY 6, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

(L-R): Convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025|ByCORINNE BAUM, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Donald Trump's legacy leaves behind poisoned gifts for Israel - opinion

Most Democrats don't support BDS, but they are against banning it. Pompeo's claim that it is inherently antisemitic only serves to harm Israel's interests.

DECEMBER 2, 2020ByNADAV TAMIR

US President Donald Trump gestures while boarding Air Force One as he departs Washington for campaign travel to Iowa at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 14, 2020.

Understanding Ehud Olmert's disdain for Jonathan Pollard – opinion

It would seem the liberal intelligentsia have decided it was time to show their face once more and attack the release of Jonathan Pollard

NOVEMBER 30, 2020ByRABBI YECHEZKEL MOSKOWITZ

JONATHAN POLLARD arrives at US District Court in New York City in 2016.

Olmert to 'Post': Stop the Pollard festival

Is it really in our best interest to poke the bear?

NOVEMBER 26, 2020ByEHUD OLMERT

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.”

NOVEMBER 25, 2020ByJPOST EDITORIAL

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.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN

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.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020ByGIL TROY