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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Moscow’s Joy over Houthi Strikes Short-Lived as Russian Oil Tanker Targeted | NEWSWEEK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Moscow's Joy over Houthi Strikes Short-Lived as Russian Oil Tanker Targeted", an article by Brendan Cole Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK. Middle East analyst and former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed...

Another ‘red line’? Biden credibility on the line after Houthis launch fresh Red Sea attack | WASHINGTON TIMES

Another ‘red line’? Biden credibility on the line after Houthis launch fresh Red Sea attack | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Ben Wolfgang for The Washington Times - Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Specialists say the pressure...

Israel wants to assassinate terror leaders worldwide. It’s not the first time | USA TODAY

Israel wants to assassinate terror leaders worldwide. It's not the first time | Avi Melamed quoted by Josh Meyer for the USA TODAY Network. “It's not about revenge necessarily. It is about creating an interceptive sort...

Joe Biden’s Red Sea Problem Is Getting Worse | NEWSWEEK

Joe Biden's Red Sea Problem Is Getting Worse | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Brendan Cole Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK. "Maersk's decision to halt its Red Sea routes highlights the U.S. administration's failure to counter...

Hamas Leader Assassination ‘Moment of Shame’ for Hezbollah—Ex-Israel Spy | NEWSWEEK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Hamas Leader Assassination 'Moment of Shame' for Hezbollah—Ex-Israel Spy", an article by Brendan Cole Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK. Regional analyst and former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed said that Israel...

Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Beirut, group says | WASHINGTON POST

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Senior Hamas leader killed in blast in Beirut, group says", an article by Sarah Dadouch and Claire Parker for The Washington Post - Tuesday, January 2, 2024 The killing is probably...

Top Hamas Official Killed in Beirut Drone Strike, ‘Potential Flashpoint’ in the War | CBN

Top Hamas Official Killed in Beirut Drone Strike, 'Potential Flashpoint' in the War | an article by Julie Stahl for CBN | January 3, 2024. In a statement, former Israeli intelligence officer...
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Andrew Nichols speaks with former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed | CBC CANADA

CBC News Network's Andrew Nichols speaks with former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed | January 3 2024 https://youtu.be/Hs9DIRiV5dk CBC News Network's Andrew Nichols speaks with former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed | January 3 2024 The Canadian Broadcasting...

Middle East analyst: Coalition aside, U.S. needs to become more assertive against Houthis | AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Middle East analyst: Coalition aside, U.S. needs to become more assertive against Houthis", an article by Parrish Alford for The American Family News - Tuesday, January 2, 2024 As Israel's war...

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A Disturbing Scenario in the Golan Heights

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Did Assad’s Army Launch a Chemical Warhead on a Syrian town?

Did Assad’s Army Launch a Chemical Warhead on a Syrian town? | Immediate Intelligence Bulletin ******* Information Date: March 19, 2013 Information Item: Did Assad’s Army launch a chemical warhead...

Jerusalem Bridge-Builder Revisits Intifada Hot Spots For New Streaming Series | THE JEWISH VOICE

"Jerusalem bridge-builder revisits intifada hot spots for new streaming series" Article by Mike Wagenheim about our latest Docuseries The SEAM LINE with Avi MelamedFull...

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Syria Uprising Begins March 5, 2011 Avi publishes an article Syria: A Glimpse behind the Curtain of Fear “… The Syrians are notorious for their brutality.  When the...