Israeli officials refused to parole Mordechai Vanunu, saying his early release would harm the country’s security. Vanunu has served 12 years of an 18-year sentence he was given for disclosing Israel’s nuclear weapons capabilities to The Times of London. Vanunu’s lawyer said he would appeal the prison board’s decision.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
