Jack. He made the decision on behalf of himself. He did not make it or pretend to make it on behalf of the U.S, Government, and Israel new that quite well when they received that information. Also, I did not say that Israel intends to treat him as a hero and give him a ticker tape parade when he gets out, if he ever does. That would only serve to aggrevate relations between the USA and Israel; something that Israel can ill afford at the moment. Quite the contrary. They would see to it that he remained in obscurity which is the way he wants it as well. Any type of long prison sentence is a deterrent to a future act. Especially one served in solitary confinement. A strong message has been sent and received with a lesson well learned. SOL ZELLER