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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Will Syria’s Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop | NEWSWEEK

Will Syria's Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Brendan Cole Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK | Published Dec. 4, 2024 Key to any resolution of...

After Hezbollah ceasefire, will Israel’s contest with Iran move to Syria? | IRAN INTERNATIONAL

After Hezbollah ceasefire, will Israel's contest with Iran move to Syria? | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Negar Mojtahedi, Canadian Iranian journalist and documentary filmmaker, in this article for IRAN INTERNATIONAL. Watch the Podcast interview of...

VOA The Issue: Hezbollah cease-fire | VOA

VOA The Issue: Hezbollah cease-fire | Avi Melamed quoted by Scott Walterman in this Podcast for VOA | Voice of America - November 27, 2024. A cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah...

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 ARABIYA. Former Israeli intelligence official and regional analyst Avi Melamed, said he...

Sin ceder en Gaza, Israel accede a una tregua en Líbano pero retiene “libertad de acción” | EFE

Sin ceder en Gaza, Israel accede a una tregua en Líbano pero retiene "libertad de acción" | Avi Melamed quoted by Sara Gómez Armas in this article For EFE. "La situación es aún muy precaria. Hizbulá,...

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Ex-Israeli intelligence official warns of renewed war if Hezbollah rebuild strength | ASIANET NEWS

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire : Ex-Israeli intelligence official warns of renewed war if Hezbollah rebuild strength | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Sunita Iyer in this article by Asianet News. "As hopes rise for a continued Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire...

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah Start Ceasefire After Nearly 14 Months of Fighting | NEW YORK SUN

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah Start Ceasefire After Nearly 14 Months of Fighting | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by The New York Sun. A former Israeli intelligence official, Avi Melamed, stated that “Iran and...

El alto el fuego pondrá a prueba la capacidad del Líbano para recuperar el control frente a Hezbollah, afirma un analista | CNN Espanol

El alto el fuego pondrá a prueba la capacidad del Líbano para recuperar el control frente a Hezbollah, afirma un analista | Avi Melamed quoted By Kathleen Magramo for CNN. “De cara al futuro, el desafío...

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How depleted Hamas is after months of war? | BBC NEWS

How depleted Hamas is after months of war? | Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior adviser on Arab affairs shares his...

Sunnis & Shi’ites

Sunnis & Shi’ites | Two major historic struggles have played a central role in shaping the Muslim world and the Middle East. One axis is...

Kites, Flames, Soccer – War in Gaza Around the Corner?

Kites, Flames, Soccer – War in Gaza Around the Corner? Information: The Palestinian Great March of Return Campaign, which was launched at the end of March...

Israeli defense minister: Iran’s threats will not deter response to Iranian aerial assault | VOA

Israeli defense minister: Iran's threats will not deter response to Iranian aerial assault | An article and Podcast by Michael Lipin for VOA |...

Israel Hezbollah all-out war closest since October after massive pager attack | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

Israel Hezbollah all-out war closest since October after massive pager attack | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Thomas Helm & Holly...