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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Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as more extreme and less willing to compromise | CNBC

Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as more extreme and less willing to compromise | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Natasha Turak for CNBC. The selection will likely “incapacitate legitimacy...

Naming Terrorist Behind Oct. 7 Attack As New Hamas Leader Won’t Turn Tide Of Gaza War | DAILY CALLER

Naming Terrorist Behind Oct. 7 Attack As New Hamas Leader Won’t Turn Tide Of Gaza War | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by Jake Smith, Originally published in The Daily Caller. “Initial reactions in...

How Are Israelis Adapting To Life Under Missile Threat? | TIMES NOW – INDIA

How Are Israelis Adapting To Life Under Missile Threat? Insights From Ex-Israeli Intelligence Official | Avi Melamed quoted by Shamik Banerjee | TIMES NOW - INDIA | Times Now Digital spoke to Avi Melamed,...

ITME 360 – EMPOWER

COMMENTS & FEEDBACK ITME's unique educational approach enhances understanding and engagement and equips diverse community members and leaders—from high school students to religious and civic leaders from across the ideological spectrum—with the tools to constructively engage...

Iran’s threat to Israel is real. A few hours shuffled the strategic deck | USA TODAY

Iran's threat to Israel is real. A few hours shuffled the strategic deck. What's next? | Avi Melamed special to the USA TODAY Network | This article has already published in more that 227 other...

Will Iran’s response to Haniyeh’s killing be rational or driven by emotion? | DEUTSCHE WELLE DW NEWS

Little escape for Rafah residents amid plans for offensive | Avi Melamed interviewed by DW - DEUTSCHE WELLE Iran says that Israel will pay for the assassination of Hamas's top political leader Ismail Haniyeh. He was...

YEMEN Insights By AVI MELAMED

Hamas's strategy to fan the flames of violence in the West Bank & leave Gaza out might backfire. Playing with fire – Hamas might get burned.

The Killing of a Key Hamas Military Leader is Important for Israel | USA TODAY

The killing of a key Hamas military leader is important for Israel. But how important? | Avi Melamed special to the USA TODAY Network | This article has already published in more that 225 other...

ITME 360 – EQUIP

Small Sample of Feedback from Previous North American Tours “I wanted to share my very positive experience with Avi Melamed. I saw him speak for the first time at the Hillel International Conference in Atlanta; I was shocked by...

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What is Political Islam?

What is Political Islam? | Click Here For PDF of this post The term “political Islam” refers to movements and parties...

Israel Opening Its Doors to Syrian Refugees?

Israel Opening Its Doors to Syrian Refugees? | Immediate Intelligence Bulletin Information Date: May 11, 2013 Event Date: May 10, 2013               Information Item: Israel Allowing...

Regional tensions escalate as Iran threatens reprisals over Israeli strike on embassy | THE ECONOMIC TIMES

Regional tensions escalate as Iran threatens reprisals over Israeli strike on embassy | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by THE ECONOMIC TIMES...

Turkey’s support of Syrian rebels could spin out of control and impact the U.S. | USA TODAY

Turkey's support of Syrian rebels could spin out of control and impact the U.S. | Avi Melamed special to the USA TODAY Network |...

Hamás Manda Un Violento Mensaje A Oriente Próximo En Un Momento De Cambio | NOTIAR | EL PAIS

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in "Hamás manda un violento mensaje a Oriente Próximo en un momento de cambio" an article by Antonio Pita...