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flag U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee met secretly with imprisoned spy Jonathan Pollard in July, sparking controversy over diplomatic protocol.

flag U.S. flag Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met privately with Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst sentenced to life in prison for spying for Israel, at the embassy in Jerusalem in July. flag The unannounced meeting, which drew surprise from the CIA and White House, occurred amid regional tensions following a deadly stabbing attack in Israel. flag Pollard, released on parole in 2015 and granted Israeli citizenship in 2020, said the conversation was friendly and cited lifelong antisemitism in the U.S. as a factor in his actions. flag He also criticized former President Trump, calling him a “madman” who prioritized financial gain over U.S. interests. flag No official reason was given for the meeting, which raised questions about diplomatic protocols and the handling of sensitive cases involving former spies.

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