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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300 miles of Hamas subterranean terror tunnels the next big challenge for IDF: ‘Gaza metro’ | FOX NEWS

Avi Melamed insights quoted in "300 miles of Hamas subterranean terror tunnels the next big challenge for IDF: 'Gaza metro." | an article by Ruth Marks Eglash for Fox News. JERUSALEM — In...
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Israel’s War on Terror: Ep4 Hamas’ ‘tactical advantage’ could mean its destruction | TORONTO SUN – CANADA

Former Israeli intelligence officer, Avi Melamed joined TORONTO Sun Canada | Israel's War on Terror: Ep4 Hamas' 'tactical advantage' could mean its destruction. https://youtu.be/m0QKqYe8FKc In episode 4 of The Sun's new podcast 'Israel's War on Terror', we...
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Israel UNDER FIRE: Iran Opens NEW FRONT in Yemen; Israel “At Gates” of Gaza City | THE WATCHMAN

Avi Melamed joined The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck | Israel UNDER FIRE: Iran Opens NEW FRONT in Yemen; Israel “At Gates” of Gaza City. The Iranian regime has opened a new front against Israel and it’s...

قراءة في الخطاب ” التعيس” لحسن نصر الله.. ساعة ونصف من الهرج والثرثرة وتبرئة حزب الله من حرب غزة” | MAREB-PRESS

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in "قراءة في الخطاب '' التعيس'' لحسن نصر الله.. ساعة ونصف من الهرج والثرثرة وتبرئة حزب الله من حرب غزة'' an article in MAREB-PRESS - 2023-11-02 |...

Middle East Expert Discusses The War And Iran’s Master Plan To Destroy Israel | JEWISH PRESS

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Middle East Expert Discusses The War And Iran’s Master Plan To Destroy Israel", an article By Baruch Lytle for the JEWISH PRESS. “ deliberately, knowingly and indiscriminately Israel’s soft belly, which...
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LILLEY UNLEASHED: Former Israeli intelligence officer on the war with Hamas | TORONTO SUN – CANADA

Former Israeli intelligence officer, Avi Melamed joined TORONTO Sun political columnist Brian Lilley to provide insights on the war with Hamas - October 31, 2023. https://youtu.be/_U1e55S9Fr8 Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks to former Israeli intelligence officer...

In northern Israel, farmers struggle on in fear of Hezbollah attack | FRANCE 24

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “In northern Israel, farmers struggle on in fear of Hezbollah attack", an article on FRANCE 24 (by AFP). Images taken by FADEL SENNA / AFP on the Oct. 30, 2023 during...
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Josh Breslow – Israel intercepts missile near Red Sea | FOX NEWS LIVENOW

Avi Melamed with Inside the Middle East Institute joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow | Israel intercepts missile near Red Sea - October 31, 2023. Israeli Defense Forces says it downed a missile and two...

The shadow, Hamas’s hidden commander | THE SLOW NEWSCAST

Avi Melamed interview for THE SLOW NEWSCAST - "The shadow, Hamas's hidden commander" | 2023-10-31 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VMLnaDtd91wBQ3gsZpyLm Mohammed Deif – thought to be the mastermind behind Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7th - hasn’t been seen for...

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Netanyahu’s ‘Day After’ Memo Isn’t a Plan, But It’s a Start | BLOOMBERG

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Netanyahu’s ‘Day After’ Memo Isn’t a Plan, But It’s a Start", an article by Marc Champion for BLOOMBERG. According to...

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Lybian FM Suspended After Meeting Israeli Counterpart | I24-NEWS

Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on "Lybian FM suspended after meeting Israeli counterpart" | August 2023 https://youtu.be/GM8rQtCnB8o Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light...