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Last update - 04:15 25/03/2008 Israel denies knowledge of imminent Pollard release By Yossi Melman, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: U.S., Rafi Eitan, Israel  Israel has no knowledge of plans to release Jonathan Pollard from prison in the United States, where he is serving a life sentence for spying on Israel's behalf, political sources familiar with the matter said in response to statements by Pensioner Affairs Minister Rafi Eitan in an interview Monday night with the Knesset television channel. Eitan, who headed the secret Bureau of Scientific Relations that recruited and handled Pollard in the 1980s, said Monday that Pollard will be released soon. However, in response to a query from Haaretz, he subsequently emphasized that his words were based on "an intuition." Eitan added that he regretted his earlier statement, because anything he says might make things worse for Pollard, and that he should have said, "I hope" Pollard will be released. Advertisement Eitan hopes that President George W. Bush, who is coming to Israel next month, might on that occasion grant Pollard clemency as a goodwill gesture for Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations, or else toward the end of his tenure later this year. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Best served cold Safed chief rabbi calls on state to exact 'revenge' against Arabs. The Jewish hurdle Obama: I disagree with aide who blamed 'NY, Miami' for failed peace talks.   1.   pollard needs to stay where he`s at! 08:43  |  eric 25/03/08   2.   Pollard has served a disproportionate sentence 09:11  |  Burned Liberal 25/03/08   3.   Pol will be rel:1) as bargaining chip 2) to prevent his martyrdom 10:14  |  Pavel 25/03/08   4.   Kite-flying 10:17  |  Clickfool 25/03/08   5.   burned liberal 2 12:29  |  potobac 25/03/08   6.   Pollard 15:47  |  Jonathan 25/03/08   7.   Pollard Needs To Be Executed! 16:42  |  Kansley 25/03/08

Today Online Safed chief rabbi calls on state to exact 'revenge' against Arabs Responses: 214 Blair: Middle East peace process a 'race against time' Responses: 140 Mubarak: Gaza tension brings Iran threat closer Responses: 55 PA fails in fight against terror, U.S. officials determine Responses: 80 Top Fatah official: Housing Min. inviting Palestinians to start a fresh Intifada Responses: 50 Rosner's Domain Obama rejects advisor's comments on American Jews and peace process Poll: what percentage Jews will vote McCain? Kurtzer: The pro-Israel lobby, not obstacle for peace How many voters will abandon the Democratic Party? (WTR) Slight preference for Clinton among Jewish Democrats More Headlines 03:37 Barak confirms transfer of armored vehicles to PA 02:50 Two Sderot residents lightly hurt in fresh Qassam barrage 22:25 Knesset panel to consider recognition of Armenian genocide 03:40 Top rabbis: Harvesting organs of the brain dead is `bloodshed` 03:11 Gov't posts clips on YouTube of J'lem yeshiva shooting attack 19:41 IDF captures Hamas man behind 2002 Passover bombing at Netanya hotel 20:41 Olmert threatens 'painful' steps against Hamas, rules out truce 21:57 IDF soldier dies of wounds sustained in gun cleaning accident 20:46 Obama: I disagree with aide who blamed 'NY, Miami' for failed peace talks 20:53 Arab League: Syria summit to adopt Yemen plan for Hamas-Fatah truce 17:19 PA to probe ex-Arafat aide over multi-million dollar Aqaba project 00:36 Abducted soldier's father slams PM, military for son's capture Previous Editions Select Day 26 mar 25 mar 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar 18 mar 17 mar 16 mar 14 mar 13 mar

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