Jonathan Conricus

Senior Fellow at @FDD, former @IDF spox. 🇮🇱 Co-Founder of Bottom Line Media. Book me at [email protected], media requests [email protected]

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

@EylonALevy מדויק.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

@DanLinnaeus From you keyboard to G-d.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

To make the competition more empiric and do right by these lowlifes, we should compile transparent criteria by which we can declare who really is the winner (ultimate loser). We could rate according to seniority, impact, creativity, sincerity and consistency.

[Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz]

I had forgotten that Tommy Vietor is competing in the World Cup of Israel eliminationists. The field is crowded—Peter Beinart, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are formidable contenders—but he’s making a strong late push for the trophy. 🏆

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

@BabakAz1354 @tavakkol @netanyahu He’s not the one making a deal.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

I’m pretty sure the Iranian people in general feel betrayed by the US for this looming deal with their oppressors.
They’re not alone: Israelis, Emiratis , Lebanese and Bahrainis, to name a few, probably share the sentiment.
Not a good look for the leader of the free world.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

The US struck alone. Only tactical targets, barely beyond the Hormuz area. The Iranian regime didn’t lose control and retaliated moderately. Neither the Houthis nor Hezbollah got involved.
Despite the whirlwind of leaks about an imminent deal, I’m not sure that this US attack was convincing enough.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

The US is striking Iranian targets now. Things I will be monitoring:
1. Is the US going at it alone or with passive/active Israeli support?
2. What type of targets and how hard? More of the same air defense and naval radars, or are we going to see substantial strikes on dual purpose infrastructure?
3. Will the regime actually lash out and try to strike Gulf nations or Israel? That would be an appreciated invitation to retaliate.
4. Will airstrikes be complemented by other efforts on the ground, in various remote provinces, designed to rattle the regime?
5. Will the last relevant Iranian proxy, the Houthis, finally get with the “resistance” and fight?
6. Will these military strikes be enough to force the rump regime to sign the deal?

I know the @IDF and other parts of the defense establishment in Israel are ready to engage to exploit the historic opportunity unfolding.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

@rutter80747 Creative rights go to my brilliant colleague at @FDD @rich_goldberg

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

The US is striking Iranian targets now. Things I will be monitoring:
1. Is the US going at it alone or with passive/active Israeli support?
2. What type of targets and how hard? More of the same air defense and naval radars, or are we going to see substantial strikes on dual purpose infrastructure?
3. Will the regime actually lash out and try to strike Gulf nations or Israel? That would be an appreciated invitation to retaliate.
4. Will airstrikes be complemented by other efforts on the ground, in various remote provinces, designed to rattle the regime?
5. Will the last relevant Iranian proxy, the Houthis, finally get with the “resistance” and fight?
6. Will these military strikes be enough to force the rump regime to sign the deal?

I know the @IDF and other parts of the defense establishment in Israel are ready to engage to exploit the historic opportunity unfolding.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

Obviously nothing of importance to see here. Just Hamas doing what it always does: terror, brutality and oppression. We all know why this isn’t legacy news.

[Adam Kredo @Kredo0]

SCOOP: Hamas Turns Gaza Hospitals and Schools Into Torture Chambers as It Reestablishes Police State -- Gazans inside Strip Describe Horrific Interrogations, Beatings https://t.co/SL2w9kZ5A3

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

Don’t take my word for it. I’m Israeli. Take the word of an American military expert (and a brilliant one at that).
Educate yourself with the facts and then form an opinion. Read the article.

[John Spencer @SpencerGuard]

What does America get for $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel?

Short answer: economic, security, military, innovation, and strategic returns.

Long answer:

• Jobs: American jobs and manufacturing.
• Industry: A stronger U.S. defense industrial base.
• Intelligence: Information that helps prevent attacks against Americans and U.S. interests.
• Technology: Combat-proven military technologies.
• Laboratory: Access to one of the world's most active laboratories for modern warfare.
• Lessons: Battlefield lessons without paying for them in American blood.
• Innovation: A defense innovation ecosystem benefiting both countries.
• Ally: A capable ally helping deter common adversaries and maintain regional stability.
• Strategy: Greater freedom to focus on competition with China in the Indo-Pacific while preserving a favorable balance of power in the Middle East.

Full answer: Read the article.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

How ironic and dishonest of Canada to be part of an “Israeli Palestinian peace fund” that invests in civil society while sanctioning a non-violent Israeli research NGO that monitors and documents Palestinian violations of the Oslo Accords.
Good thing @RegavimEng doesn’t rely much on Canadian donations, but nevertheless a shameful and wrong move.

[Regavim @RegavimEng]

🚨 Canada just sanctioned Regavim.

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@EitanChitayat @stephenharper Thank you @EitanChitayat 🫡

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

It is not often that you meet a hero and role model. I had the honor and privilege to meet a true Canadian patriot and steadfast friend of Israel @stephenharper. If only there were more world leaders like him around today, the West would be prouder, safer and more prosperous.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

I spoke to @MarioNawfal late last night. Looks like I was right about the effect the US strikes had on Iran. Strikes on tactical targets won’t get the job done. More pressure is needed.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. is firing Tomahawks but keeping a second pair of gloves on.

Fmr. IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus breaks down why limited strikes won't force Iran to the table.

"You don't bring them to signing a deal with striking a few military targets."

If Iran widens its retaliation and pulls Israel in, this changes fast.

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[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

The US and Israel share a strategic bond that is based on values and interests, which serves both countries. Here is why I believe the US has been getting a killer deal, and how we should re-evaluate our most important strategic relationship.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇺🇸🇮🇱 For $3.8 billion a year, the U.S. gets access to one of the most effective military intelligence networks in the Middle East without deploying troops or carrying a major logistics footprint.

Fmr. IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus says America is getting a bargain, not doing Israel a favor.

He argues there is no other military or air force in the world capable of doing what Israel does in coordination with the U.S.

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[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

The epitome of authentic protest. Surely no foreign money involved here.

[Emily Schrader - אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر @emilykschrader]

This is remarkable. One of the free Palestine student leaders from Columbia’s violent encampment is a 34 year old Palestinian man who has literally been enrolled as a college student since 2008.

He transferred to Lehigh university in 2018. Stayed there “until 2021, and never earned a credential despite enrolling as a seventh year senior and being a full time student there for four years. Despite this extremely suspicious academic record, he was admitted as a transfer to Columbia University — a school which rejects over 97% of applicants — where he attended as an undergraduate for another four years.”

[Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz]

I had forgotten that Tommy Vietor is competing in the World Cup of Israel eliminationists. The field is crowded—Peter Beinart, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are formidable contenders—but he’s making a strong late push for the trophy. 🏆

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

Empty window-dressing and domestic virtue-signaling by the UK, Canada and Australia. This after all three recognized a fictitious state that doesn’t meet ANY basic requirements of statehood.
Here are but a few fundamental suggestion for a more honest and realistic approach:

How about asking Israelis and Arabs what they think is feasible instead of forcing a tried and failed artificial framework?
How about being honest about the root causes of this enduring conflict? How about addressing Palestinian rejectionism and extremism?
How about abolishing @UNRWA to promote progress and prosperity instead of eternal victimhood and dependency?
How about investing in the de-radicalization of Arab society (schools, mosques and politics)? How about demanding that the Arabs recognize Israel as the legitimate nation state of the Jewish people and renounce their jihad against us?

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia are launching a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians. Canada is contributing $1.8 million over three years to support initiatives that foster dialogue, build trust, and strengthen civil society engagement. By investing in those working to bridge divides, we are helping lay the foundations for a lasting peace where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and security.

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

@Elijah_Uzi @DavidMKeyes I’m not quite as funny. 😁

[Jonathan Conricus @jconricus]

Turkey under the budding dictator Erdogan is a regional menace and a destabilizing force with an imperialistic and aggressive mindset. Erdogan would be wise to study the fate of other “strong leaders” in the ME who thought that attacking Israel would be a good idea. On @newsforce