Arutzsheva:

MK Uri Ariel has sent a petition to the prime minister�s entourage in the United States calling for the release of Jonathan Pollard. The petition bears 77 signatures from Knesset members. MKs from the Arab parties, the Pensioners� party and most of Kadima refused to sign.In an accompanying letter, Ariel, who heads the lobby to release Pollard, wrote, �I was asked by the Knesset members who have signed the enclosed petition, to appeal to the president of the United States to release the prisoner Jonathan Pollard.�He added that, �77 Knesset members from all parties have signed the petition, and we are sure that this issue is also close to your heart. Please pass on this petition to President Bush in your upcoming meeting.�