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Ex-U.S. Spy Pollard Seeks Knesset Seat, Backs Gaza Transfer

5/5/2026

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Jonathan Pollard, a U.S. Navy intelligence analyst convicted of spying for Israel, announced his Knesset candidacy as a party founder.
Jonathan Pollard said he supports the forcible removal of all Gaza residents and their replacement by Israelis.
Jonathan Pollard blamed the Israeli government for the October 7 security failure that killed nearly 1,200 people.
Jonathan Pollard said he would support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Benjamin Netanyahu leads the next coalition.

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Jonathan Pollard, a U.S. Navy intelligence analyst convicted of spying for Israel, announced his Knesset candidacy as a party founder.
Jonathan Pollard said he supports the forcible removal of all Gaza residents and their replacement by Israelis.
Jonathan Pollard blamed the Israeli government for the October 7 security failure that killed nearly 1,200 people.
Jonathan Pollard said he would support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Benjamin Netanyahu leads the next coalition.