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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Where is Egypt Heading?

Where is Egypt Heading? In November 2011 I published an article entitled “The Arab Awakening: An Era of New Slogans” in which I focused on the Muslim Brotherhood movement (MB) in Egypt and the challenges it...

Egypt: Countdown to June 30th 2013

Egypt: Countdown to June 30th 2013 | Tension is skyrocketing in Egypt. On Sunday, June 30th, a massive demonstration is scheduled to take place in Cairo. This demonstration marks the climax of a widening public campaign launched...

Clashes in Sidon Intelligence Bulletin

Clashes in Sidon | Intelligence Bulletin Information Date: June 23 2013 Event Date: June 23 2013 Information Item: Clashes in Sidon, Lebanon Information Platform: Various Source: Varied Source Reliability: Reliable Spring: Local Sources in Sidon Spring Reliability: Reliable Information Validity: Confirmed Relevant Information: On June 18...

Former Egyptian President Dead?

Former Egyptian President Dead? According to Arab sources Egypt’s overthrown president, Hosni Mubarak, died last night in an Egyptian jail. Reportedly, a formal announcement regarding his death is expected to be released on Sunday, June 16. Please note this has...

A Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard was Killed in Syria – Intelligence Bulletin

A Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard was Killed in Syria | Intelligence Bulletin Information Date: June 9 2013 Event Date: End of May 2013 Information Item: A Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard was Killed in Syria Information Platform: Various Source: Various Source Reliability:...

The Alliance of Fear in Lebanon

The Alliance of Fear in Lebanon As the war in Syria percolates into Lebanon and Iraq, turning into a massive Sunni-Shiite collision, it is worthwhile to take a close look at another factor in Lebanon –...

The Spider Caught in its Own Web

The Spider Caught in its Own Web Since late 2011, I have been outlining a scenario in which Hezbollah in Lebanon would find itself in a violent confrontation with a Sunni Syrian-Lebanese crescent. These very days –...

The Syrian Stalingrad

The Syrian Stalingrad | Intelligence Bulletin ******* Information Date: May 22 2013 Event Date: Now and Ongoing Information Item: The Syrian Stalingrad Information Platform: Various Source: Varied Source Reliability: Reliable Information Validity: Valid Relevant Information: In October 2012 I wrote an article entitled “Pay Attention...

One Israeli Soldier Impacts the Arab World

One Israeli Soldier Impacts the Arab World In June 2006 the Palestinian organization, Hamas, abducted Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier. Shalit was held in captivity inside the Gaza Strip for more than five years. During this period of...

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An Israeli spy close to Hamas leaders suspected after October 7 planner may have been killed in Gaza, says report | BUSINESS INSIDER

An Israeli spy close to Hamas leaders suspected after October 7 planner may have been killed in Gaza | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by...

Are We Heading for an Escalation Following the Killing of a Jihad Militant by Israel?

Are We Heading for an Escalation Following the Killing of a Jihad Militant by Israel? According to reports in the Arab media, Hisham Ali Saidani...

Rethinking the Middle East – Will the Western Media Rise to the Challenge?

Rethinking the Middle East – Will the Western Media Rise to the Challenge? I was asked to give a speech yesterday in New York about...

منطقة حرب “غير معلنة” بالضفة الغربية | ALHURRA

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in “ منطقة حرب "غير معلنة" بالضفة الغربية ” an article on Al-Hurra - 2023-12-05 |...

Iran and Hamas are targeting Jordan, hoping to create a new terror stronghold | USA TODAY

Iran and Hamas are targeting Jordan, hoping to create a new terror stronghold | Avi Melamed special to the USA TODAY Network | This...