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.

More Articles

Israel ‘sends serious warning’ as walkie-talkie blasts may just be 2nd phase of attack | DAILY EXPRESS US

Avi Melamed quoted by Rebecca Robinson in the article For Daily Express US, Israel 'sends serious warning' as walkie-talkie blasts may just be 2nd phase of attack source article here >> Avi Melamed, a regional analyst and...

Israel and the US are trying to pressure Hamas into a deal by undermining Iran’s control over Lebanon and dealing huge blow to Hezbollah...

Avi Melamed quoted by David Averre in the article For Daily Mail, Israel and the US are trying to pressure Hamas into a deal by undermining Iran's control over Lebanon and dealing huge blow to...

Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon, injuring Hezbollah members | NEWS AUSTRALIA

Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon, injuring Hezbollah members | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Samuel Clench for News Australia. “In one sweeping attack, with both significant operational and pscyhological ramifications, these very low-tech devices were...

Israel sets new war goal, adding to signs of escalation with Hezbollah | NBC NEWS

Israel sets new war goal, adding to signs of escalation with Hezbollah | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Chantal Da Silva Middle East correspondent for NBC News. But it feels “clear the war drums are beating”...

Israel puts peace prospects in doubt with new war goal on Lebanon front | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

Israel puts peace prospects in doubt with new war goal on Lebanon front | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Holly Johnston for The National News | UAE. “Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure...

Secrecy is the cornerstone of Hezbollah’s military strategy. Deadly pager blasts expose a key weakness | CNN WORLD

Secrecy is the cornerstone of Hezbollah’s military strategy. Deadly pager blasts expose a key weakness | Avi Melamed quoted By Tara John, Tamara Qiblawi, Oren Liebermann, Avery Schmitz and Yong Xiongfor CNN NEWS Hezbollah instead went low-tech by...

La Explosión De Bíperes En Líbano, Probable Resultado De Una Infiltración Israelí En La Logística Del Hezbolá | BARRONS

La Explosión De Bíperes En Líbano, Probable Resultado De Una Infiltración Israelí En La Logística Del Hezbolá by Daphné Benoit | Originally published in Barrons El ataque "radical" del martes, "llevado a cabo con equipos muy...

Israel establishing infrastructure for long-term military presence in Gaza | SKY NEWS

Israel establishing infrastructure for long-term military presence in Gaza, satellite images suggest | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Alistair Bunkall Middle East correspondent for Sky News UK. "The military strategy here is to prevent Hamas re-arming...

The Primer – Film & Discussion Based On My Upcoming Documentary

THE PRIMER The format is the following: We Screen Episode 1 Episode 1         The Edge of Eternity Avi makes introductory remarks We Screen Another Episode Episode 2         Existence | Coexistence or Episode 3         Tolerance | Fanaticism or Episode 4         Politics | Pragmatism or Episode 5         Fences |...

Discover

Trending

Hamas Plans on its 35th Anniversary Could Backfire Once Again

For the first time since 1979, Iraq is set to host the Arabian Gulf Cup (AGC) of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation. But a last-minute announcement, less than 48 hours before the opening ceremonies, might throw a wrench into the pitch, jeopardize the games, and with it, Iraq’s hopes to re-establish Baghdad as part of the Arab world.

JCPOA Pushed Middle East Closer to War: Will Western Leaders Choose the Right Path to Reverse The Tide?

JCPOA Pushed Middle East Closer to War: Will Western Leaders Choose the Right Path to Reverse The Tide? Article’s major points: Developments and events in the...

Iran’s strategic dilemma after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah | JEWISH NEWS SYNDICATE

Iran’s strategic dilemma after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah | Avi Melamed quoted in this article by Yaakov Lappin in The Jewish News Syndicate Regional...

Russia and China call for end to Iran sanctions as Trump pushes for nuclear deal | INDEPENDENT

Russia and China call for end to Iran sanctions as Trump pushes for nuclear deal | Avi Melamed's Insights quoted by Alisha Rahaman Sarkar...

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...