Alan Gross

Alan Gross says Bernie Sanders praised Cuba during a prison visit

“I don’t know what’s so wrong with this country,” Sanders is said to have told a Jewish-American prisoner in Castro’s Cuba.

By Ron Kampeas March 4, 2020 12:52 pm

Alan Gross, after spending 5 years in a Cuban prison, is starting over in Israel

Now 68, the former prisoner is starting a new life in Tel Aviv, near his granddaughter and a beloved cigar shop.

July 12, 2017 5:44 pm

Alan Gross on Fidel Castro: ‘History will never absolve him’

Gross, who was imprisoned in Cuba for five years on espionage charges while trying to help its Jewish community, has called for improved ties between the United States and the island nation.

November 27, 2016 9:46 am

Alan Gross endorses Hillary Clinton, citing her Cuba policy

September 11, 2016 6:31 am

Alan Gross opens up about surviving Cuban prison, selfies

By Suzanne Pollak December 30, 2015 12:02 pm

On 1st anniversary of his release, Alan Gross calls for warmer ties with Cuba

December 9, 2015 12:20 pm

Alan Gross: Memory of Holocaust survivor relatives got me through Cuban prison

November 27, 2015 12:45 pm

Report: Alan Gross never debriefed after release from Cuba

July 2, 2015 10:19 am

Alan Gross lobbies for easing U.S. travel, trade restrictions with Cuba

May 5, 2015 5:41 pm

Supreme Court rejects Alan Gross’ appeal in suit vs. U.S.

April 6, 2015 2:16 pm

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