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Jonathan Pollard, Cold War Spy Who Spent 30 Years In U.S. Prison, Arrives In Israel

5:37am December 30, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The former U.S. Navy analyst who passed secrets to Israel, has arrived in Israel a month after the U.S. Justice Department allowed his parole to expire.

Jonathan Pollard, the American convicted of spying for Israel, leaves a New York courthouse following his release from prison in 2015. As of Friday, Pollard has completed the terms of his parole and is a free man.

Jonathan Pollard, Who Sold Cold War Secrets To Israel, Completes Parole

6:18pm November 21, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

After 30 years in prison, and five years on stringent parole, former U.S. Navy analyst Jonathan Pollard plans to move to Israel, his lawyers said.

William Evanina, the head of U.S. counterintelligence.

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The Man Who Protects America's Secrets

12:35pm September 15, 2017

by Gail Austin

William Evanina, head of U.S. counterintelligence, is the country's top spy catcher, in charge of finding moles in our midst.

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U.S. Releases Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard After 30-Year Prison Term

9:54am November 20, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Pollard, 61, is a former U.S. Navy analyst who was arrested for stealing secrets for Israel. He eventually reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, and he received a life sentence in 1987.

After High-Profile Lobbying, Israel Wants Spy's Release To Be Low-Key

3:28pm November 19, 2015

by Emily Harris

Jonathan Pollard has been imprisoned three decades for spying on behalf of Israel. He has many vocal supporters in Israel, but the government has urged an understated response to his release.

Imprisoned Israeli Spy Jonathan Pollard To Be Released In November

8:46pm July 28, 2015

by Sam Sanders

The former civilian Navy analyst was arrested in 1985 and received a life sentence for passing classified information to Israel. He has served nearly 30 years.