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Letters By Esther
Pollard Date: Jerusalem, August 13, 1996 From: Esther Zeitz-Pollard To: Prime Minister Netanyahu Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu, My
husband Jonathan Pollard has languished for 11 years now in an American
prison., for his activities on behalf of the State of Israel. He has no more
strength left. I do not know how much longer he can hang on. Mr. Prime
Minister, what you did do or what you did not do on Jonathan's behalf during
your last trip to Washington is of little import at this time. What does
matter is what you intend to do now to save the life of Jonathan Pollard...
Mr. Prime Minister, it is time for the Jewish leader of the Jewish State to
act in a manner befitting a Jewish leader and through strong actions to let
the Americans know that Jewish blood is not cheap. That as a nation we demand
equal justice, and we insist on fair and equal treatment as a close and
reliable ally. We deserve at least the same treatment that the Saudis
received when an American Naval officer, Michael Schwartz (a non-Jew), was
caught spying for them. Schwartz, who committed the exact same offense
as Jonathan, did not one day in prison, because the Americans did not want to
offend the Saudis! Mr. Prime Minister, all that the
nation expects of you is to stand strong, and do the right thing. And if
indeed you do so, then with the help of G-d, and in the merit of the nation's
complete unity on the issue of freeing Jonathan Pollard, Jonathan will be
released and speedily returned home... Mr. Prime Minister, I implore you
from the bottom of my heart, act now to save my husband's life. All you have
to do is your part as the leader of the Jewish People; and the G-d of Israel
will do the rest! Sincerely, Esther Pollard By Esther Pollard,
(February 2, 1997) An Urgent Appeal to Prime
Minister Netanyahu. Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu, My
husband, Jonathan Pollard, is experiencing numerous daily bouts of
hemorrhaging. He is waking up every morning with his pillow and shirt
drenched in blood. This is the result of a severe chronic sinus condition
that has been recently exacerbated by the extreme heat in his cell, and the
total lack of humidity in the environment. Jonathan's bouts of hemorrhaging
have become so severe that the guards have beg unto record them as part of the
prison record. The prison doctor says that Jonathan needs an operation, and
prison officials are sympathetic, but their hands are tied by the U.S.
Government's excessive security precautions regarding Jonathan's movements.
This prevents prison officials from taking Jonathan immediately to a nearby
hospital, as they would do for any other inmate. Prison officials themselves
are extremely frustrated that they are not able to act in an immediate and
timely fashion to secure medical attention for Jonathan outside of the
prison. All of Jonathan's symptoms are exacerbated by his intense
frustration, stress and anguish over the Israel government's unwillingness to
act decisively to bring this affair to an end. You and the Government of
Israel are therefore, in part, responsible for my husband's prolonged, severe
suffering. Jonathan and I noted with anguish your and Minister Kahalani's
public expressions of deep concern for the deteriorating health of terrorist
Sheik Yassin, and that the government is now considering releasing this
terrorist on compassionate grounds. Would that such deep concern were shown
for an Israeli citizen who has spent the last 12 years of his life
languishing in an American prison for his activities on behalf of the Jewish
State. With all due respect, Mr. Prime Minister, if Israel is prepared to
honor the United States' "request" with regard to Sheik Yassin,
surely the United States can be expected to make a parallel gesture to Israel
by releasing the ailing Jonathan Pollard. We have been given to understand
that Jonathan Pollard is a high priority on the agenda for your upcoming trip
to Washington this month. Mr. Prime Minister, your own government guidelines
state that you will "negotiate with the relevant parties (for Jonathan's
release) at every opportunity. "Under strong pressure from the United
States, Israel has made enormous, dangerous concessions over Hebron. It is
fair and reasonable, "between close friends and strong allies," for
the United States to a make asymbolic compensatory gesture - but Israel first
has to ask for it! With the help of the United States, Arafat has succeeded
in securing the release of terrorists with Jewish blood on their hands. It is
inconceivable that, 12 years later, Israel is unable to secure the release of
one of her citizens from the same United States - her ally and
"partner" in the peace process. An extraordinary window of
opportunity to secure Jonathan's unconditional release now presents itself,
to be exploited in your upcoming meeting with President Clinton. Mr. Prime
Minister, it is incumbent upon you to bring Jonathan Pollard home with you
once and for all - home to the land for which he sacrificed everything.
Respectfully yours, Esther Pollard (Mrs. Jonathan Pollard ). By Esther pollard (October 26, 1996) -
The Jerusalem Post - International Edition Here are some of the facts Mr.
Rodan did not present:
The foregoing are some of the more striking facts which ought to have
been presented as a counter-balance to the allegations Mr. Rodan served up in
quotes. It is puzzling that he did not seek or present counter quotes from
knowledgeable sources. Jonathan Pollard is fighting for his life. In relying on unnamed
Israeli government sources, Mr. Rodan hides behind a veil of anonymity which
both undermines my husband’s fight for his life and raises serious ethical
questions about credibility. It is also troubling that, in lending legitimacy to unauthorized,
self-appointed spokespersons - long since removed from the case - Mr. Rodan
undermines the legitimate activities carried out by Jonathan Pollard’s
authorized spokespersons - his attorney, Larry Dub, and his wife, Esther
Pollard. It is not clear what purpose this article was meant to serve. But what
is clear is that it does not serve the purpose of truth. Esther Pollard |
