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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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...

Israel suspected as drone strike kills senior Hamas officials in Beirut | WASHINGTON TIMES

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Israel suspected as drone strike kills senior Hamas officials in Beirut", an article by Mike Glenn for The Washington Times - Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Former Israeli intelligence official and author...

Iran General Vows ‘Revenge’ for Commander Amid ‘Death to America’ Chants | NEWSWEEK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Iran General Vows 'Revenge' for Commander Amid 'Death to America' Chants", an article by Brendan Cole Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK. Earlier this month, a former Israeli intelligence official and regional...

Lindsey Graham Says US Should Hit Iran Base: ‘Blow It Off the Map’ | NEWSWEEK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Lindsey Graham Says US Should Hit Iran Base: 'Blow It Off the Map", an article by Benjamin Lynch Senior News Reporter for NEWSWEEK. Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and...

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Countdown to Middle East war? How the region can step back from the brink | REUTERS

Countdown to Middle East war? How the region can step back from the brink | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Alexander...

Free Syrian Army gives ultimatum to Hezbollah

Free Syrian Army gives ultimatum to Hezbollah Immediate Intelligence Bulletin By: Avi Melamed Item: Free Syrian Army gives ultimatum to Hezbollah Information Date: 2/19/2013 Information: Tonight the Free Syrian Army Headquarters send out a formal ultimatum to Hezbollah...

Sr. Hamas Leaders Declare Hamas will take no part in a war between Israel and Iran

Sr. Hamas Leaders Declare Hamas will take no part in a war between Israel and Iran March 1, 2012 Avi publishes an article Is war in the...
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IDF expanding fight farther into southern Gaza | FOX LiveNOW

IDF expanding fight farther into southern Gaza city of Rafah. Former Israeli intelligence official, Avi Melamed spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow on...

Day 11 of the Second Iran War: The Poker Game Continues | #AiTME Ep25

Day 11 of the Second Iran War: The Poker Game Continues | #AiTME Ep25 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered...