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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A Symbolic Day for the The Muslim Brotherhood

A Symbolic Day for the The Muslim Brotherhood Muhammad Morsi (August 20, 1951 – June 17, 2019) On Monday June 17, 2019 former Egyptian President (June 2012 – July 2013) Muhammad Morsi passed away. Morsi was elected the...

A Significant Nomination in Iraq

A Significant Nomination in Iraq On Monday, June 24th the Iraqi Parliament approved the nomination of the following Ministers: General (Res.) Najah Hassan Ali al-Shammari to be Iraq’s Minister of Defense; Yassin Taher Hassan al-Yasiri to be...

A Dangerous Loop in The Arab (Persian) Gulf

A Dangerous Loop in The Arab (Persian) Gulf The downing of a U.S drone by Iran on June 20th and the restrained US response reflects a dangerous loop in the Arab Gulf which significantly increases the likelihood of...

Critical Day in the Arab (Persian) Gulf – June 20th, 2019

Critical Day in the Arab (Persian) Gulf – June 20th, 2019 Information: On June 20th Iran shot down an advanced US military drone over the Strait of Hormuz.  Iran argues the drone infiltrated Iranian territory.  The US denies...

Escalation in the Arab (Persian) Gulf: Observations, Evaluation, Prediction

Escalation in the Arab (Persian) Gulf: Observations, Evaluation, Prediction The attacks in the Arab (Persian) Gulf and Saudi Arabia on May 13 and 14 have raised the level of regional tension. The Yemen-based Houthis, Shi’ite militants backed by Iran,...

Al Haram Al Sharif & Al Aqsa

Al Haram Al Sharif & Al Aqsa The Temple Mountain Compound is known in Arabic as Al-Haram As-Sharif (The Noble Sacred Site). Al-Haram As-Sharif is the third most sacred place for Muslims after Mecca and Medina – both of...

Har Ha Bayit

Har Ha Bayit The Temple Mt. Compound is known in Hebrew as Har Ha Bayit (The Mountain of the Temple). Har Ha Bayit is the most sacred place for Jews. The ancient Jewish Temples were located inside the compound. Both...

Al Quds | Jerusalem

Al Quds | Jerusalem Al-Quds is the name in Arabic for Jerusalem. The word is taken from the Hebrew word for holy which is kadosh. Al-Quds and means “The Holy.”  On Al-Quds Day there are rallies, demonstrations, and programs...

A Hot Summer Ahead…

A Hot Summer Ahead… Between Saturday, May 4th and the ceasefire on Monday, May 6th nearly 700 rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip and Israel struck hundreds of targets in the Gaza Strip. As it seems as if...

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Israel puts peace prospects in doubt with new war goal on Lebanon front | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

Israel puts peace prospects in doubt with new war goal on Lebanon front | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Holly Johnston...

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal |CNN

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say | Avi Melamed's Analysis is quoted in the...

Session One | HISTORICAL FRAMING OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Overview In this session, we will learn about the significant cultural, religious, and political factors that have shaped the region. We will understand the geostrategic...

Prisoners Dilemma: Israel Faces Challenge On Gaza Soldier Hostages | BARRONS

Avi Melamed analysis quoted in the article titled "Prisoners Dilemma: Israel Faces Challenge On Gaza Soldier Hostages" written by Didier Lauras | Originally published...

Israel Grapples With New Phase in its Multi-Front War With Iran | BLOOMBERG

Israel Grapples With New Phase in its Multi-Front War With Iran | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in the article by Ethan Bronner for BLOOMBERG. Avi...