As last preparations are made ahead of Obama's visit, Israel braces for road closures; Secretary of State Kerry has already arrived; Haaretz brings you live updates and reports.

On eve of U.S. President Obama's arrival, at least 2,000 gather in front of President's Residence in call for release of convicted American spy.

The 'Free Pollard' campaign ahead of Obama's visit is a disgrace to American Zionists and U.S.-Israel relations. The bare truth is that he committed espionage for financial gain and glory.

Though he has no plans for Pollard's immediate release, U.S. president says 'Pollard, – like every other American who has been sentenced – is accorded the same kinds of review' as all other prisoners.

Obama’s arrival comes at a good time for the U.S. to clarify its support for Israel and for Israel to respond to American concerns. But Pollard, Iran and settlements have the potential to explode during the visit.

Yesh Atid MK Dov Lipman recounts the day he heard about Pollard's arrest in front of the Israeli embassy, and calls for a prayer for his release. Watch his Knesset speech in this new You Tube video.

White House says U.S. position on Israeli spy hasn't changed; Netanyahu and Peres have both jumped on the campaign for Pollard's release.

Israel made mistakes in handling of the case, says public diplomacy minister; Lapid signs petition calling for Pollard's release.

Prime minister makes remarks at meeting with Esther Pollard, wife of the Israeli-American spy; Israelis circulate petition, already signed by tens of thousands, asking Obama to commute sentence of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard.

The convicted Israeli-American spy's statements under questioning after his imprisonment in the U.S. have been published by the National Security Archive in Washington.