Convicted spy and former US intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard announces Knesset run
Former U.S. intelligence analyst and convicted spy Jonathan Pollard announced on Sunday that he is entering Israeli politics. Appearing with former deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel at the Western Wall, Pollard said he would run…
Assessment
Pollard's entry injects a volatile figure into Israeli politics, turning his personal history and post-Oct. 7 anger into a campaign platform. The pairing with Haskel gives the new party a security-focused identity, but his past as a convicted spy will dominate questions about judgment and trust. Watch whether voters treat him as a protest symbol or a liability.