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Two Years After October 7th

| The Domino Effect & The Path Ahead |

Itme-On-The-Road | North American Tour

October 10 - December 16 2025

As the conflict intensifies, misconceptions and biases surge.
In these critical times, equipping individuals with unbiased education, knowledge, and understanding isn't just important—it's imperative!

Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME], founded by Avi Melamed - reaches millions around the world - counteracting the tide of oversimplified narratives and misinformation with articles, videos, media interviews across the globe!

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ITME ON THE ROAD 2025 October 10 - December 16

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“Given the frequency of speakers coming to campuses to discuss Israel, students feel there is rarely new information provided nor an objective position taken. Avi’s talk provided both! Every student went away feeling they had a more complete understanding of the war, and the necessary information to engage with it more holistically going forward.”

Anna P

Undergraduate | New York University, Co’2024

“Avi Melamed is not your typical Israel speaker. He didn’t just recite the usual talking points; he opened our eyes to the grand scale of the conflict and the current-day implications. This is exactly what students need to continue engaging with Israel in a meaningful way.”

Jonah Snyder

IACT Israel Coordinator | University of Miami

“Avi was able to tone his presentation and language to the complexity and understanding of a college student, expressing himself in a way that both an activist and a newcomer could equally understand and benefit.”

President | Co’ 2026

U Miami Hillel Vice

“Avi’s nuanced, balanced, thoughtful analysis has helped many, myself included, gain a deeper understanding of the events in Israel and the wider Middle East. Nearly 2,000 participants have joined our virtual briefings or access our online recordings. I am so proud and honored to provide this important resource to our JCC community at this critical time when greater education is essential.”

Judy Wolff-Bolton

CEO | JCC Osher Marin

“I’m a progressive; I’m a local California council member. I was coming for the photo-op. But your briefing is the most important one I’ve heard. So, I cleared my calendar for the day so I could stay and hear you. I want you to brief the council.”

California legislator

JCC Orange County

“The board and staff said that it was the best presentation that we have ever had and are now capable of having productive conversations with people who question Israel.”

Laura Friedman

Executive Director | Bridgewater JCC

“It’s not easy curating educational experiences around Israel. People have strong opinions, contrasting narratives, and political perspectives.Avi did an amazing job with nuance and perspective rather than his own “op-ed.”

Brian Schreiber

President, CEO | JCC Greater Pittsburgh

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Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME] is dedicated to apolitical, non-partisan education about the Middle East.

ITME provides customized educational experiences, knowledge, tools, and resources to organizations, private individuals, students, practitioners, and leaders.

We believe that by providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to engage in constructive, productive, and tolerant dialogue, as well as fostering enriching encounters among people from diverse ideological backgrounds, we can help them gain a comprehensive understanding of Israel, the Middle East, and effectively navigate the complexities of our global landscape.

THE ROAD TO ITME-ON-THE-ROAD-360!

In May 2023, we launched ITME-ON-THE-ROAD, a partnership with the JCC Association of North America, and in February 2024, we launched a partnership with Hillel.

Since launching these two national partnerships, ITME has delivered more than 200 dynamic and varied online and in-person programs in a dozen states for a diverse array of audiences, including boards, civic leaders, clergy, college and university students, community leaders and members, educators, high school students, interfaith groups, Israelis, journalists & media, next-gen, professionals and staff working at Jewish organization, and other influential groups reaching tens of thousands globally.

Feedback from these programs consistently highlights the importance, uniqueness, and transformative effect of our educational approach. And ITME continues to develop critical educational partnerships across North America.

During our recent lecture tour in February and March, we experienced the profound impact of ITME’s voice and its significance more than ever before. Due to scheduling conflicts, we were compelled to decline invitations from a number of significant JCCs, Hillels, and Jewish organizations, as well as government officials and agencies. This marked the first tour where the demand in which we had to turn down requests. The growing demand for ITME’s informed and balanced educational offerings is both a testament to our impact and a clear signal of the critical need for our services in these times.

However, it is not just about past achievements. October 7th is a pivotal moment—for Israel, the State of Israel, the Jewish people, the Middle East, and the West.

The present calls for our action more urgently than ever. ITME is uniquely positioned to provide a vital response and make a transformative impact through a year-long strategic educational initiative, ITME-ON-THE-ROAD-360 | EDUCATE. EQUIP. EMPOWER.

ITME-ON-THE-ROAD-360 is not only frontal presentations; it is an entire basket of personal encounters and digital products designed to BRING CLARITY AMIDST THE CHAOS and educate, equip, and empower individuals and communities alike.

Our goal:

EDUCATE through authentic, apolitical, non-partisan, intelligence-based education about the Middle East

EQUIP people with resources and tools to deepen their understanding of the Middle East

EMPOWER individuals to educate others

We stand at a pivotal moment and Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME] is uniquely positioned as an educational catalyst – rather than an an advocacy group – to provide a vital response and make a transformative impact through this year-long strategic educational initiative, ITME-ON-THE-ROAD-360 | Clarity Amidst Chaos, designed to educate, equip, and empower individuals and communities alike.

One principle guides us: “There may be a million reasons not to act, but sometimes, one reason is all you need to act.” our recent travels revealed the palpable anxiety within the Jewish community and the pressing need for ITME’s voice. Witnessing ITME’s impact across the ideological spectrum and hearing the resounding demand for deeper engagement, we are ready, willing, and able to answer the call by relocating from our modest home in Israel to the United States in the coming year. We are committed to dedicating a year of our lives to providing authentic education, knowledge, and skills to Jews and non-Jews across North America!


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Avi Melamed
Avi Melamedhttps://insidethemiddle-east.com
Avi Melamed is an expert on current affairs in the Arab & Muslim World and their impact on Israel & the Middle East. A former Israeli Intelligence Official & Senior Official on Arab Affairs, Fluent in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, he has held high-risk Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence & Counter-Terrorist intelligence positions in Arab cities & communities - often in very sensitive times - on behalf of Israeli Government agencies. He is the Founder & CEO of Inside the Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives - an apolitical non-partisan curriculum using intelligence methodology to examine the Middle East. As an Author, Educator, Expert, and Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Avi provides Intelligence Analysis, Briefings, and Geopolitical Tours to diplomats, Israeli and foreign policymakers, global media outlets, and a wide variety of international businesses, organizations, and private clients on a range of Israel and Middle East Affairs.

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