Israel's Jonathan Pollard infatuation and how to suck as an "ally"

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/op...

The nationalistic campaign, along with the big mouths of the confused Mr. Pollard and his extremist wife, are the main reason he is still in jail.

When Mr. Pollard is released in November, it will set off rejoicing in Israel. It’s not clear yet if President Obama will allow him to leave the United States and settle there. But if Israelis celebrate his release and possible “homecoming,” there must be a responsible adult in Israel who understands how turning a spy into a returning hero will be interpreted in Washington. Israelis must realize, even if 30 years too late, that Americans see Mr. Pollard as a traitor of the worst kind and that celebrating his release will only further harm Israel’s already strained relations with America.

Still, 30 years time served. Over and done with. Spying is an extremely pragmatic business, and no matter how the political leaders behave, the behind the scenes fallout is likely decades gone.

We might tweak Mossad over his release, but you and I will never hear about it.

I heard on NPR that he is going to have housing and a job arranged for him in NY. =\

Perhaps lobbying for Israel? Non-snark question.