Will he enter the Knesset? Jonathan Pollard joins Sharan Haskel's party

Jonathan Pollard announced his joining to MK Sharan Haskel's "Israel First" party ahead of the Knesset elections. The announcement took place at the Western Wall. Pollard, who served 30 years in prison in the US for spying for Israel, signaled his intention to run for the Knesset as early as June. Haskel accepted his support with humility and determination.

Jonathan Pollard announced today (Sunday) his joining to MK Sharan Haskel's "Israel First" party ahead of the Knesset elections. The joint announcement took place at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Pollard, a former Jewish-American intelligence analyst for the US Navy, served 30 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of espionage and transferring classified information to Israel. After his release, he immigrated to Israel. He signaled his intention to run for the Knesset as early as June. In his statement, Pollard said that Israel needs Zionist, national, and courageous leadership that places Israel's security at the top of its priorities. Haskel said she accepts the trust with humility and determination, emphasizing her commitment to a Jewish, Zionist, strong, and prosperous Israel.