Jonathan Pollard joins the 'Israel First' party
Jonathan Pollard, former American spy for Israel, lends his political support to the new right-wing party Israel First, embodied by Sharren Haskel, ahead of the Israeli legislative elections
Assessment
Jonathan Pollard's political endorsement injects a wildcard into Israel's election cycle. A former spy convicted in the US carries symbolic weight for a right-wing electorate. The question is whether his backing translates into votes for the new Israel First party or simply adds noise to an already crowded field.