Podcast with Lt Col (Res.) Jonathan Conricus: Jonny Gould’s Jewish State

Lt Col Jonathan Conricus is the former international spokesperson for the IDF and now Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

ELNET UK was delighted to bring Jonathan to London to meet with policy stakeholders across the political spectrum in May 2024, providing briefings on the latest security developments in Israel, Gaza, Iran and the broader Middle East.

Jonathan enjoyed a distinguished career as a combat commander, a military diplomat, and a foreign relations expert, prior to becoming  international spokesperson for the IDF. Born in Jerusalem in 1979, Jonathan spent his early years in Malmo before his family moved back to Israel when he was 13. He joined the IDF at 18 and served for 24 years, retiring in 2021.

As part of Jonathan’s visit, ELNET UK was pleased to partner with Jonny Gould’s Jewish State, the owner and producer of this podcast. Listen to hear Jonathan’s insight on Iran, Hezbollah, Rafah, and the international diplomatic efforts underway to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.

See the full podcast here