Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard joins former deputy minister's new right-wing 'Israel First' party
Pollard, who spent three decades in a U.S. jail for spying on behalf of Israel, previously said he would advocate as a Knesset member for the forcible transfer of Palestinians living in Gaza and the 'repopulation' of the enclave by Israelis
Jonathan Pollard, a former US spy who served 30 years in prison for spying on behalf of Israel, has joined the Israel First party ahead of the upcoming Knesset election. The party was launched in July by former deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel.
Pollard announced his support for Haskel and the Israel First party in a joint statement filmed near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. According to the Jerusalem Post, Pollard expressed his trust in Haskel and the party's direction, saying "I believe in Sharren. And I believe in Israel."
Haskel welcomed Pollard's support, describing it as a significant boost for the party. Pollard had previously made statements about advocating for the forcible transfer of Palestinians living in Gaza, as reported by Haaretz.
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