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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Alto el fuego en vilo en Gaza: «La única pregunta es quién parpadeará primero» | ULTIMA HORA

Alto el fuego en vilo en Gaza: «La única pregunta es quién parpadeará primero» | Avi Melamed quoted by Antoni Agüera in this article for Ultima Hora. AEl incierto escenario en Gaza se intensifica tras el...

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> Arabic Sources on Middle Eastern Politics < Al-Monitor Al-Monitor is an award-winning media service founded in 2012 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Jamal Daniel. Its mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the Middle...

Session Four: TURKEY AND NEO-OTTOMANISM | RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN AND HIS QUEST FOR REGIONAL POWER

Overview In this session, we’ll explore Turkey’s historical legacy and how Erdoğan’s policies are reshaping its role in the Middle East and beyond. https://insidethemiddle-east.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/S4_GMT20250216-180358_Recording.transcript.vtt https://youtu.be/o1CfmR1HGFU SESSION 4 | EDUCATORS | AVI MELAMED Avi Melamed is a former Israeli...

A menos de un mes, Trump exhibe resultados concretos | DIARIO LAS AMÉRICAS

A menos de un mes, Trump exhibe resultados concretos | Avi Melamed quoted by Leonardo Morales in this article for DIARIO LAS AMÉRICAS. Avi Melamed, un ex funcionario de inteligencia israelí que se desempeñó como asesor...

Is Trump’s Gaza gamble ‘morally bankrupt’ or bold? | AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Is Trump’s Gaza gamble ‘morally bankrupt’ or bold? | Avi Melamed quoted in this article by Andrew Tillett | Published in the Australian Financial Review. However, Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official turned commentator,...

Why Arab nations may secretly approve of Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ proposal | NEW YORK POST

Why Arab nations may secretly approve of Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ proposal | Avi Melamed quoted in this article By Caitlin Doornbos and Ronny Reyes | Published in the New York Post But, they may come to...

Many Palestinians would be ‘happy’ if US took over Gaza Strip: Fmr. intel officer | STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS

Many Palestinians would be ‘happy’ if US took over Gaza Strip: Fmr. intel officer | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Ryan Robertson (Anchor), STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS. https://youtu.be/fMyb0qxSHHA President Donald Trump suggested that the United States take...

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Israeli air strike on Iran is getting closer – and Donald Trump might make it happen | DAILY EXPRESS UK

Israeli air strike on Iran is getting closer – and Donald Trump might make it happen | Avi Melamed quoted by Ciaran McGrath in...

UN chief warns Lebanon could become ‘another Gaza’ amid escalating Israel conflict | DAILY EXPRESS US

Avi Melamed quoted by Rebecca Robinson in the article For Daily Express US, "UN chief warns Lebanon could become 'another Gaza' amid escalating Israel...

Iranian Regime Is Obstacle to Middle East Peace: Former Israeli Intelligence Official | NTD NEWS

Iranian Regime Is Obstacle to Middle East Peace: Former Israeli Intelligence Official | By Tiffany Meieri with Avi Melamed | March 14,...

We’ve Recently Heard About The ‘Axis Of Resistance And Defiance,’ But What Is It? | USA-TODAY

Avi Melamed Special for the USA TODAY Network | "We’ve recently heard about the ‘Axis of Resistance and Defiance,’ but what is it?", as...

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire cause for celebration, but situation ‘highly fragile’: Experts | ALARABIYA

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire cause for celebration, but situation ‘highly fragile’: Experts | Avi Melamed analysis is quoted by Jennifer Bell in an article in AL...