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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Inside Hezbollah’s Private Dominion

Inside Hezbollah’s Private Dominion The southern quarter of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is known by the name Al Dahya Al Janobiya.  Since the 1980’s Al Dahya has been primarily populated by Shiites most of whom came to...

Black is White, Up is Down: Master of distortion

Black is White, Up is Down: Master of distortion Mr. Abdel Bari Atwan is the Chief Editor of a very popular London based, Arab newspaper, Al-Quds Al-Arabi. Mr. Atwan, who lives In the UK, is a very welcome...

Hamas’ Kingdom of Crime

Hamas’ Kingdom of Crime From its inception in the 1980s, Hamas has portrayed itself as a movement deeply rooted in Islamic principles and dedicated to the teachings of the Quran. Concentrating its attention on building a...

Showbiz: The Palestinian Inner Reconciliation

Showbiz: The Palestinian Inner Reconciliation Recently, and not for the first time, there is talk of an inner Palestinian reconciliation between the Palestinian Authority (Fatah) and Hamas. In late November a meeting was held in Cairo between...

Almost a Suicide Bomber: The Story of Amal Juma’ah

Almost a Suicide Bomber: The Story of Amal Juma’ah In October 2011, a deal was struck between Hamas and Israel. Over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners were exchanged for the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit that was abducted by...

The Iranian Dance of the Veils

The Iranian Dance of the Veils In October 2011 the US administration announced that it had successfully intercepted an Iranian terror plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the US in Washington DC and to...

The Arab Awakening: An Era of New Slogans

The Arab Awakening: An Era of New Slogans In my video and accompanying article on the “The Arab Awakening” (published last month), I presented my thoughts regarding the recent events in the Arab world, labeled by many, as “The Arab...

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, received a phone call from Omar Suleiman, the head of the...

Gilad Shalit Released

Gilad Shalit Released May 30, 2011 Avi is interviewed about the Israeli abducted soldier, Gilad Shalit. Here is what Avi said in an interview published at Euobserver.com : “I am cautiously optimistic.  Today Hamas has to refigure its situation in the newly-shaped region. It...

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Hezbollah members were likely holding pagers with both hands when they exploded due to a dark feature: report | BUSINESS INSIDER

Hezbollah members were likely holding pagers with both hands when they exploded due to a dark feature: report | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by...

With Saturday’s Violent Attack, Hamas Sends A Message To The Middle East During A Moment Of Change | EL PAIS

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in "With Saturday’s violent attack, Hamas sends a message to the Middle East during a moment of change" an...

Arab world ‘mocking’ Hezbollah after Israel strikes | STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS

Arab world ‘mocking’ Hezbollah after Israel strikes | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Ryan Robertson for STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS The Israel Defense Force delivered its...
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On Day One of Gaza ceasefire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners | CTV CANADA

Avi Melamed joins CTV Canada | On Day One of Gaza ceasefire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners. https://youtu.be/YuPnhzs1bt0 RAFAH, Gaza...

How A Saudi-Israeli Agreement Could Transform The Region | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

We’re pleased to share that The National’s “Beyond the Headlines - How a Saudi-Israeli agreement could transform the region" podcast which includes quotes from...