Wednesday November 11, 2015

I've Been Thinking:

Jonathan Pollard is scheduled to walk out of prison on November 20th. In just a few days the end of a very difficult chapter in US/Israel history will be closed.

The terms of Pollard's parole have not been released. The word is that the terms stipulate that Pollard may not leave the country. In other words, he may not go to Israel for the next 5 years. And for the next 5 years he may not grant any interviews.

In July, when his parole was processed, it was thought that the Justice Department could, at any point, challenge the parole and quash Jonathan Pollard's release from prison. At this point is seems like a truly done deal.

I wrote it then and will I repeat it now: The release of Pollard is very important to Israel. There is no doubt in my mind that it is a direct reward to Israel to help soften the blow of the Iranian deal. The talks with Iran were taking place at the very same time that the decision to grant Pollard parole was made.

I am told that Pollard will take up residence in Manhattan. He has a place here and has been promised a job. It won't be an easy transition.

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