The life sentence given to a spy for Israel in 1987 still reverberates today . Israel has sought Jonathan Pollard 's release for decades . Under the proposal , the Palestinians would refrain from taking their case for statehood to international bodies such as the United Nations while the talks continue , the Israeli official said . U.S. intelligence and justice officials oppose any early release . Comment:
The life sentence given to a spy for Israel in 1987 still reverberates today . Israel has sought Jonathan Pollard 's release for decades . U.S. intelligence and justice officials oppose any early release . Comment: