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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ABDULAZIZ ALKAHMIS’ RESOURCES

Abdulaziz AlKhamis is a seasoned Saudi journalist, media strategist, and political analyst with over four decades of experience in the Middle Eastern media landscape. His expertise spans print, digital, and broadcast journalism.He has held key...

«Vaciar Gaza»: La sombría realidad se impone frente a la idea de «victoria» que promulga Hamás | ULTIMA HORA

«Vaciar Gaza»: La sombría realidad se impone frente a la idea de «victoria» que promulga Hamás | Avi Melamed quoted by Antoni Agüera in this article for Ultima Hora. Melamed, con experiencia también en el servicio...

Session Two: NATIONALISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Overview In this session, we’ll explore the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the complex statehood and nationalism dynamics in the Middle East through the 20th century. We’ll delve into the rise of ideologies like Pan-Islam,...

Gaza checkpoint to be staffed by scores of armed American contractors | REUTERS

Gaza checkpoint to be staffed by scores of armed American contractors | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Jonathan Landay and Aram Roston for REUTERS. Among the risks facing the Americans are gunfights with...

THE MANDELL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

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The KAISERMAN JCC – JCRC Philly

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HAYVI BOUZO’S RESOURCES

The ITME Fellowship is an unparalleled, immersive, and interactive educational experience designed to equip motivated and passionate students with the knowledge, tools, and resources to explore the complexities of the Middle East.  Links to Activists &...

MEET THE EDUCATORS

LEAD EDUCATOR | AVI MELAMED Avi Melamed is a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Official on Arab Affairs. In his public service, Avi has held high-risk Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence, and Counter-Terrorist intelligence...

MEET THE FELLOWS

SAID ABAHIG Bahij resides in Washington, D.C where he is currently a triple major studying Arabic, Persian, and International Affairs. In his free time he enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading. Samantha Abdoo Samantha Abdoo is a freshman at the University...

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US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks | USA TODAY

US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by John Bacon, Originally published...

Race against time to find Assad’s stockpile of chemical weapons | DAILY MAIL

Race against time to find Assad's stockpile of chemical weapons | Avi Melamed quoted by Taryn Pedler in the article For Daily Mail. source article...

Hostages and Hezbollah Force Israel to Rethink Gaza Ground War | BLOOMBERG

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Hostages and Hezbollah Force Israel to Rethink Gaza Ground War", an article by Ethan Bronner for BLOOMBERG. It all points...

Israel’s Netanyahu Threatens To Turn Gaza Into “Deserted Island” | GLOBAL NATIONAL CANADA

Israel's Netanyahu Threatens To Turn Gaza Into "Deserted Island" | Avi Melamed analysis for GLOBAL NATIONAL (starts at 14:35) 1.1M views Premiered Oct 9, 2023...

London, New York, Paris…and The Gaza Strip

London, New York, Paris…and The Gaza Strip Apparently some areas in The Gaza Strip are in good company. According to the article published on Arabic news...