The Hunting Horse - The Truth Behind the Jonathan Pollard Spy Case (Hardcover)

In 1987, former naval intelligence officer Jonathan Jay Pollard was sentenced to life in prison for passing classified information to the Israelis-the only person ever to be so severely punished for spying on behalf of an American ally. Why was his sentence so harsh? This fascinating, intensively researched book, by investigative journalist Elliot Goldenberg, finally reveals the whole story. After numerous interviews with top intelligence operatives and government insiders, Goldenberg is able to make a strong case that Pollard's sentence was not due to the severity of the damage he inflicted on the security of the United States, contrary to assertions by the Justice Department and the Pentagon. His greatest crime, Goldenberg insists, was that Pollard inadvertently stumbled upon and threatened to expose secret dealings between President Reagan's most-trusted advisors and Saddam Hussein. Pollard, realizing how much of a threat this might mean to Israeli security, took it upon himself to pass on vital information regarding these U.S.-Iraqi dealings to Israeli security. Pollard's information eventually helped Israel target Iraqi military establishments for strikes during the Gulf War.
The Hunting Horse (the Israeli code name for Pollard) provides a rare glimpse into what may be the greatest cover-up in American history, a world of secret agendas and covert operations that is too often kept hidden from congressional oversight and public scrutiny.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2000
First published:	September 2000
Authors:	Elliot Goldenberg
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	299
ISBN-13:	978-1-57392-854-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > Espionage & secret services Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Horses & ponies Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Promotions
LSN:	1-57392-854-2
Barcode:	9781573928540

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