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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee met secretly with imprisoned spy Jonathan Pollard in July, sparking controversy over diplomatic protocol.
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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.
The unannounced meeting, which drew surprise from the CIA and White House, occurred amid regional tensions following a deadly stabbing attack in Israel.
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.
He also criticized former President Trump, calling him a “madman” who prioritized financial gain over U.S. interests.
No official reason was given for the meeting, which raised questions about diplomatic protocols and the handling of sensitive cases involving former spies.
Estados Unidos El embajador Mike Huckabee se reunió en secreto con el espía encarcelado Jonathan Pollard en julio, provocando controversia sobre el protocolo diplomático.