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The "Israel Spy in the Pentagon" refers to Jonathan Pollard, a former intelligence analyst for the United States Navy who was convicted of spying for Israel in 1987. He passed classified information to Israeli officials for over a year before being caught and arrested.
Pollard passed classified information about US intelligence operations and capabilities in the Middle East to Israel, including satellite imagery, reports on Arab and Soviet military activities, and information on US military systems and operations.
Pollard has stated that he believed he was helping Israel, a US ally, by providing them with information that would help them defend themselves. He also claimed that he was motivated by his strong Jewish identity and loyalty to Israel.
Pollard's activities were initially discovered by his colleagues at the US Navy, who noticed him accessing and removing classified documents that were unrelated to his job. He was then reported to the FBI, who launched an investigation and eventually caught him in the act of passing information to Israeli officials.
Pollard's actions strained the relationship between the US and Israel, as it was seen as a breach of trust and a violation of the US's national security. He was sentenced to life in prison for his espionage, and his case continues to be a controversial topic, with some advocating for his release and others arguing that he should serve his full sentence.