ITME’s newest initiative, VOICES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST, is an international fellowship for motivated college and graduate students.
By fostering knowledge and providing direct access to Middle East experts and resources, the Fellowship aims to help students shape a more informed and connected world on campus and beyond. To Understand Israel, We Must Understand The Middle East. 

The Fellowship empowers participants to navigate complexity, think critically, engage differing viewpoints, and lead informed, constructive conversations across political and ideological divides. Fellows develop the confidence and capacity to foster understanding, build bridges, and contribute to more nuanced and productive dialogue on campus and in their communities.

With a rich history as a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Advisor on Arab Affairs, Avi has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of diplomacy, education, and intelligence. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, Avi is recognized for his distinct understanding of current affairs in the Arab and Muslim world and their implications on Israel and the broader Middle East. His deep familiarity with the Arab and Muslim world has enabled him to predict key regional events.

Avi has authored three books on the region, produced “The Seam Line,” a five-part docuseries exploring the many layers of the conflict in and over Jerusalem, and the soon-to-be-released Inside The Middle East | The Primer, an educational film featuring voices from the Arab and Muslim world often absent in Western discourse.