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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Israel has taken a ‘very significant step’ towards goal of destroying Hamas with Rafah crossing seizure | DAILY MAIL

Israel has taken a 'very significant step' towards goal of destroying Hamas with Rafah crossing seizure | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by By David Averre and Miriam Kuepper, Originally published in The...

‘I love Gaza’ sign is crushed under armoured vehicle as Israel takes control of Rafah crossing in ‘death sentence for Gazans’ after Netanyahu rejects...

'I love Gaza' sign is crushed under armoured vehicle as Israel takes control of Rafah crossing in 'death sentence for Gazans' after Netanyahu rejects ceasefire deal and sends in tanks cutting off last land route...
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Military Pressure on Hamas Is Only Way Forward for Israel: Analyst | NTD NEWS

Military Pressure on Hamas Is Only Way Forward for Israel: with Geopolitical Analyst Avi Melamed | Chris Beers - NTD NEWS TODAY - May 7, 2024. https://youtu.be/r58dWtA_Pcc Military Pressure on Hamas Is Only Way Forward for...

Israel rechaza la oferta de alto el fuego y avanza con la operación en Rafah, último bastión de Hamás | OK DIARO

Israel rechaza la oferta de alto el fuego y avanza con la operación en Rafah, último bastión de Hamás | Avi Melamed is quoted in this article by Marta Torres for OK Diaro. Según el ex...

For warriors, Israel-Hamas clash provides case study for 21st-century urban battles | WASHINGTON TIMES

For warriors, Israel-Hamas clash provides case study for 21st-century urban battles | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Ben Wolfgang for The Washington Times - May 6, 2024. “This war has highlighted the theory of asymmetric warfare,...

Hamas says it accepts cease-fire proposal from Egypt, Qatar: Live updates | USA TODAY

Hamas says it accepts cease-fire proposal from Egypt, Qatar: Live updates | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by John Bacon, Originally published in USA Today. This article has already published in more that 225...

Behind Turkey’s Abrupt Halting of Trade With Israel, Some Political Soft-Shoe Seems To Be Afoot | NEW YORK SUN

Behind Turkey’s Abrupt Halting of Trade With Israel, Some Political Soft-Shoe Seems To Be Afoot | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Anthony Grant for The New York Sun. Just how far will Mr....

Absolving Hamas from responsibility must end for the sake of Palestinians and Israelis | USA TODAY

Absolving Palestinians and their leadership from accountability plays into the hands of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Iranian regime, all of whom seek to perpetuate and escalate the conflict

Rafah Offensive: What We Know Amid Evacuation Talk | NEWSWEEK

Rafah Offensive: What We Know Amid Evacuation Talk | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Brendan Cole Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK. However, former Israeli Intelligence official and regional analyst Avi Melamed told...

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Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount Visit Puts Israel’s Arab Allies In Tight Spot, Avi Melamed Warns | THE MEDIA LINE

Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount Visit Puts Israel’s Arab Allies in Tight Spot, Analysts Warn Find Avi Melamed's insights and warnings on Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit, as...

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal |CNN

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say | Avi Melamed's Analysis is quoted in the...

“Israel exposed a tunnel from Gaza to Israeli community east of Gaza Strip” – Intelligence Bulletin – April 16th, 2016

“Israel exposed a tunnel from Gaza to Israeli community east of Gaza Strip” – Intelligence Bulletin – April 16th, 2016 | Intelligence...

MAGA Splitting Over Israel’s Strikes on Iran Poses ‘Dilemma’ for Trump | NEWSWEEK

MAGA Splitting Over Israel's Strikes on Iran Poses 'Dilemma' for Trump | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by by Brendan Cole Senior...

Jordan: Long Live the (wise) King!

Jordan: Long Live the (wise) King! The following story allows the West to have a glimpse into Middle Eastern Politics. It’s always good to learn something… Mrs....