Jonathan Pollard Joins Israel First Party and Runs for Knesset
Jonathan Pollard joined the new right-wing Israel First party and plans to run for the Knesset. Pollard made the announcement on August 23 in Jerusalem at the Western Wall alongside party leader Sharren Haskel.
He harshly criticized the actions of the Israeli political leadership before and after the events of October 7, 2023. Pollard stated that the state was abandoned and called for the formation of a government willing to take responsibility for national security. He emphasized the need for a Zionist course and called for an unapologetic stance regarding the country’s Jewish identity.
Sharren Haskel called Pollard’s addition a major boost to the party. The lawmaker described him as a national hero who paid a high price for his commitment to the Jewish people. The Israel First party, founded in July 2026, focuses on security, a free economy, and the development of settlements.
Jonathan Pollard: Short Biography
US authorities arrested Pollard in 1985 for passing classified information to Israel. He spent about thirty years in prison, received parole in 2015, and immigrated five years later. Now, he is transitioning from public statements to direct participation in the election campaign.
