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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Iranian Retaliation: A Prelude to A Diplomatic Process?

Iranian Retaliation: A Prelude to A Diplomatic Process? Iranian Retaliation: A Prelude to A Diplomatic Process? | This article is being written just hours after Iran launched a missile attack (January 8) against two military bases...

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, 2020), launched a shock wave that ripples through the Middle East. Qassem...

Who Are The Iranian Revolutionary Guards?

Who Are The Iranian Revolutionary Guards? Who Are The Iranian Revolutionary Guards? | The Iranian Mullah regime came to power in 1979. Iran’s official name is the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran is an Islamic Shi’ite...

To Understand Israel You Must Understand The Neighborhood

To Understand Israel, You Must Understand The Neighborhood Since the dawn of the 21st Century, the Middle East has been undergoing tremendous upheaval. The geopolitical landscape is being reshaped by a combination of historical rivalries, modern...

Zoom-In on the Middle East | December 15, 2019

Zoom-In on the Middle East | December 15, 2019 The Middle East is a chain of links. Everything is connected. Understanding the links is critical to developing an accurate picture of reality. I wanted to take...

Iran is on Fire: Mass Protests Breakout Across Iran

Iran is on Fire: Mass Protests Breakout Across Iran Rising gasoline prices in Iran have resulted in an outbreak of mass protests across Iran. Protestors are blocking roads and setting fire to public buildings, banks that are...

Could a Tropical Storm lead to a Public Storm in Gaza?

Could a Tropical Storm lead to a Public Storm in Gaza? Weather forecasts are forecasting a tropical storm accompanied by high winds and mostly heavy rainfall that will impact the Sinai Peninsula and southern Israel and...

Lebanon’s Despair: Initial Diagnoses | October 21

Lebanon’s Despair: Initial Diagnoses | October 21 October 21, 2019 The screams and mass protests – unprecedented in volume and intensity – which erupted in Lebanon on Thursday, October 17th are screams of despair and demand for a...

Turkey’s Military Operation in Northeastern Syria | October 20 Observations

Turkey’s Military Operation in Northeastern Syria | October 20 Observations Background On October 9, 2019, Turkey’s army invaded northeastern Syria. As of now, the Turkish military operation is focused on a 70-km stretch between the city of...

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Hamas is not a band of freedom fighters. They are terrorists — like ISIS and al-Qaida | USA TODAY

Hamas is not a band of freedom fighters. They are terrorists — like ISIS and al-Qaida | An article by Avi Melamed, originally published...

Towns Near Lebanon Border Mostly Evacuated as Widening War Threat from Hezbollah Looms | CBN

Avi Melamed insights quoted in "Towns Near Lebanon Border Mostly Evacuated as Widening War Threat from Hezbollah Looms" | an article by Julie...

Operation Breakwater | Israel launches mission to counter terror | I24

Operation Breakwater | Israel launches mission to counter terror | Melamed says 'We’ve been through these waves of terror in the past' Avi Melamed, the...

Iran not using Hezbollah to respond to Syria strike out of fear of proxy ‘destruction’ | EXPRESS UK

Iran not using Hezbollah to respond to Syria strike out of fear of proxy 'destruction' | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Aurora Bosotti for...

Israel’s Iron Dome system is running out of ammunition and a joint Hezbollah/Iran missile strike could overwhelm defences – as US warns it can’t...

Israel's Iron Dome system is running out of ammunition and a joint Hezbollah/Iran missile strike could overwhelm defences - as US warns it can't...