Johnathan Conricus on Israel’s Critical Threats and Opportunities

Lt. Colonel (retired) Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies with a focus on the Middle East.

In over 20 years of military service with the Israel Defense Forces, he has held a diverse array of positions, including combat commander in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
He also served as a military diplomat, foreign relations expert, and international spokesperson before his recent retirement as lieutenant colonel.

The first IDF officer to be seconded to the United Nations, he provided military and strategic analysis for UN peacekeeping forces.

He has directed social media and public diplomacy efforts and has extensive on- and off-camera experience from his years as a spokesperson. 

Since October 7, he has conducted countless interviews, advocating for Israel around the globe and expertly combating media bias against the Jewish state.

A longtime friend of CUFI, he has spoken to numerous groups who have traveled to Israel and shared invaluable expert Middle East analysis at our Washington Summits for many years.

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