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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Israeli-Iranian Military Collision on May 10, 2018 – Immediate Observations

Israeli-Iranian Military Collision on May 10, 2018 – Immediate Observations On May 10, 2018 the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRG) shot twenty rockets at Israel from inside Syria. In response, Israel struck Syrian-based IRG weapons depots, logistics...

JCPOA Pushed Middle East Closer to War: Will Western Leaders Choose the Right Path to Reverse The Tide?

JCPOA Pushed Middle East Closer to War: Will Western Leaders Choose the Right Path to Reverse The Tide? Article’s major points: Developments and events in the Middle East following the signing of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of...

Regional Chess Game: Awaiting Iran’s Move

Regional Chess Game: Awaiting Iran’s Move Information: The sequence of events and developments on the ground in Syria last week increased the odds and hastened the scenario of an Israeli-Iranian military collision. On April 9, 2018, an attack...

After the US Strike, What’s Next in the Middle East? | CBN

After the US Strike, What’s Next in the Middle East? An Article by Chris Mitchell ~ April 14, 2018 The facts are clear. A joint command of the U.S., Great Britain, and France launched a raid on three Syrian chemical weapons facilities....

Hamas’ ‘March of Return’ End Game In Gaza | THE MEDIA LINE

Hamas’ ‘March of Return’ End Game In Gaza An Article By Charles Bybelezer | The Media Line ~ April 11, 2018 While the terror group has no appetite for a full-blown military conflict with Israel, the longer the turmoil continues the higher...

Palestinian March of Return: The Boxers Cautious Dance

The Palestinian March of Return: The Boxers Cautious Dance INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Information: On March 30, 2018, the Palestinians kicked-off a national effort entitled The March of Return Campaign, scheduled to consist of a series of protests and demonstrations centered in the...

Palestinian Campaign – The March of Return | Towards a Burst of Major Israeli – Palestinian Violence?

Palestinian Campaign – The March of Return: Towards a Burst of Major Israeli – Palestinian Violence? Immediate Intelligence Bulletin March 29, 2018 The Palestinians have announced the launching of a The March of Return campaign, consisting of a series of...

The Massacre in Syria Continues

"Throughout the month of February 2018, the Assad – Russia – Iran axis in Syria has intensified its attacks indiscriminately bombing the area with mortar shells, artillery, rockets and missiles." The Massacre in Syria Continues ...

Israeli – Iranian Direct Military Collision | At the Threshold of A Critical Junction

The Israeli – Iranian Direct Military Collision | At the Threshold of A Critical Junction On February 10, 2018 an Iranian drone launched from Syria infiltrated Israeli territory. Israel intercepted the drone and it landed in Israeli...

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Hamas Plans on its 35th Anniversary Could Backfire Once Again

For the first time since 1979, Iraq is set to host the Arabian Gulf Cup (AGC) of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation. But a last-minute announcement, less than 48 hours before the opening ceremonies, might throw a wrench into the pitch, jeopardize the games, and with it, Iraq’s hopes to re-establish Baghdad as part of the Arab world.

Israel – Hamas Prisoner Swap Deal: Arab Perspectives

Israel – Hamas Prisoner Swap Deal: Arab Perspectives About 3 years ago, Khaled Mashal (also known as Abu Walid) the leader of Hamas in Damascus,...

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza as invasion expands, risks multiply | WASHINGTON POST

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza as invasion expands, risks multiply", an article by Loveday Morris for the WASHINGTON...
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Iran threatens US after attack on soldiers | FOX LiveNOW

Iran threatens US after attack on soldiers | Avi Melamed Interview for LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow | January 31, 2024. https://youtu.be/AszmZcJgA5k Iran threatens US after...
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Hamas Was Immediately Toughening Its Position After UN Resolution Passed: Former Israeli Intelligence Official | NTD NEWS

Hamas Was Immediately Toughening Its Position After UN Resolution Passed: Former Israeli Intelligence Official | By Evelyn Li with Avi Melamed |...