Avi Melamed

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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Umm Kulthum: The Greatest Arab Singer and Israel | Avi Melamed

Umm Kulthum: The Greatest Arab Singer and Israel | An original article by Avi Melamed. Every culture has its own symbols and icons. One of the greatest cultural icons of the Arab world is the legendary...

Egypt vs. Argentina Through the Lens of Middle Eastern Discourse | Avi Melamed

Egypt vs. Argentina Through the Lens of Middle Eastern Discourse | An original article by Avi Melamed. The FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina, which ended in Argentina's dramatic comeback victory, continues to dominate...

Terror Attacks in Damascus | Avi Melamed

Terror Attacks in Damascus: Embarrassment and a Growing Challenge for al-Sharaa's Regime | An original article by Avi Melamed. The detonation of two explosive devices in Damascus near the hotel hosting the French president during his...

The Israel–Lebanon Agreement: Cautious Hope, Grounded Realism | Avi Melamed

The Israel–Lebanon Agreement: Cautious Hope, Grounded Realism | An original article by Avi Melamed. The framework agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon under U.S. mediation is far more than a limited security arrangement. It represents the...

The June 26 Protest Movement in Gaza: A Direct Continuation of the “We Want to Live” Movement | Avi Melamed

The "June 26" Protest Movement in Gaza: A Direct Continuation of the "We Want to Live" Movement | An original article by Avi Melamed. Since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip by force in 2007,...

Will Syria Fight Hezbollah? | Avi Melamed

Will Syria Fight Hezbollah? | An original article by Avi Melamed. Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Syria could be entrusted with dealing with Hezbollah have generated considerable discussion across the Middle East....

Will Syria Fight Hezbollah? | #AiTME Ep34

Will Syria Fight Hezbollah? | #AiTME Ep34 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Syria could be entrusted with dealing with Hezbollah...

Lessons from the “Good Tree” School Tragedy | #AiTME Ep33

Lessons from the "Good Tree" School Tragedy: Protecting Civilians from Military Exploitation | #AiTME Ep33 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. On the first day of Operation EPIC Fury, an...

Lessons from the “Good Tree” School Tragedy | Avi Melamed

Lessons from the "Good Tree" School Tragedy: Protecting Civilians from Military Exploitation | An article by Avi Melamed. On the first day of Operation EPIC Fury, an elementary school for girls known as The Good Tree...

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Beneath the Surface: Egypt, the Gulf, and the War with Iran | #AiTME Ep26

Beneath the Surface: Egypt, the Gulf, and the War with Iran | #AiTME Ep26 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered...

ITME’S HISTORY

ITME'S HISTORY Avi’s journey began at the left of the graph, with one-on-one or one-to-few interactions as an expert consultant, guide or lecturer for non-profits...

Killing of Iranian Al-Quds, Major General Qassem Soleimani | Initial Observations

The Killing of Major General Qassem Soleimani | Initial Observations The killing of Iranian Al-Quds Force Commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani by the United States (January 3rd,...

Hamas looking to expand its financial networks as US sanctions hit | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

Avi Melamed’s insights about “Hamas looking to expand its financial networks as US sanctions hit" were quoted in this article by Adla Massoud and...