https://www.jpost.com/opinion/olmert-to-post-stop-the-pollard-festival-650414
Let us begin from the end: It is my opinion that it would be preferable
if Pollard did not move to Israel, or at least not in the immediate
future. For many years, I was one of the few people who handled this
case, was informed of all its details, understood all of the facets, was
aware of all the associated dangers, examined all of the circumstances
and complications and took pains to get Pollard’s sentence reduced.
Many American officials have asked how it is possible a person who
Israel turned into a spy in the most sensitive of places within the
American security establishment is then publicly praised in Israel. Many
people feared Israel’s public backing of Pollard would lead to the
questioning of where the loyalty of American Jews lies ,and how would it
would affect public opinion and influence decision makers in American
political and security institutions.