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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Amid the blasts of countless bombs, the rattle of gunfire shows Israelis are in Gaza – and will stay | THE GUARDIAN

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Amid the blasts of countless bombs, the rattle of gunfire shows Israelis are in Gaza – and will stay", an article by Julian Borger in Sderot for the GUARDIAN |...

سر التوغلات الإسرائيلية الخاطفة داخل غزة | ALHURRA

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in “سر التوغلات الإسرائيلية الخاطفة داخل غزة” an article byالحرة / خاص - واشنطن | Al-Hurra - 27 أكتوبر 2023 Source article is available here >> يقول الخبير...
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The Iranians are Gradually Raising The Stakes. Increasing Tension Between Hamas and Hezbollah. | I24 NEWS

The Iranians are Gradually Raising The Stakes. Increasing Tension Between Hamas and Hezbollah. | Israel at War Day 21 | Avi Melamed on I24 News Expert Panel - 27.10.2023" in courtesy of i24NEWS. In this Interview: This...

Israel intensifies Gaza assault and severs communications across territory | THE GUARDIAN

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Israel intensifies Gaza assault and severs communications across territory", an article by Julian Borger in Ashkelon, Rory Carroll and Peter Beaumont in Jerusalem and Robert Tait in Washington for the...

Israeli Army Expands Ground Operations as U.S. Continues to Push for Pause | WJS WALL STREET JOURNAL

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Israeli Army Expands Ground Operations as U.S. Continues to Push for Pause", an article by By Dov Lieber, Dion Nissenbaum and Chao Deng for the WALL STREET JOURNAL. |...

Interview For The World Tonight – Two more hostages released by Hamas | BBC SOUNDS

Avi Melamed interview for The World Tonight, Two more hostages released by Hamas - BBC Sounds 2023-10-24 We ask what it means for the fate of the more than 200 hostages still being held in Gaza. https://soundcloud.com/user-437576028/avi-melamed-for-bbc-sounds-the-world-tonight-on-the-hostages-released-by-hamas https://youtu.be/EeKyZJIh6FQ Avi...
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Israel-Hamas conflict: Netanyahu gears up for Gaza ground offensive amid political pressures | GLOBAL NATIONAL CANADA

Israel-Hamas conflict: Netanyahu gears up for Gaza ground offensive amid political pressures | Avi Melamed analysis for Redmond Shannon | Europe Correspondent - Global News Canada #GlobalNational#GlobalNews https://youtu.be/8bwd91ME5wY Israel-Hamas conflict: Netanyahu gears up for Gaza ground offensive amid political pressures |...
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Hamas, Jihad Islamique, Hezbollah – Le sommet des proxy Iranien à Beyrouth | I24 NEWS

Hamas, Jihad Islamique, Hezbollah - Le sommet des proxy Iranien à Beyrouth | Avi Melamed sur I24 News - 25.10.2023" in courtesy of i24NEWS hamasattack #israel #gaza https://youtu.be/fC98lM-sUvU Hamas, Jihad Islamique, Hezbollah - Le sommet des proxy Iranien...
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Tunnels in Gaza Are Boobytrapped by Hamas & Ready To Detonate Regardless of Palestinians Lives | I24 NEWS

Tunnels in Gaza Are Boobytrapped by Hamas & Ready To Detonate Regardless of Palestinians Lives | Avi Melamed on I24 News - 25.10.2023" in courtesy of i24NEWS hamasattack #israel #gaza https://youtu.be/jUOSWShyN2w Tunnels in Gaza Are Boobytrapped by Hamas...

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Israel establishing infrastructure for long-term military presence in Gaza | SKY NEWS

Israel establishing infrastructure for long-term military presence in Gaza, satellite images suggest | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Alistair Bunkall Middle East correspondent for...

In a fortnight of escalations, the Iran missile attack on Israel is unlikely to be the last one | ABC.AU

In a fortnight of escalations, the Iran missile attack on Israel is unlikely to be the last one | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in...

El líder supremo tiene enfrente una compleja encrucijada | ULTIMA HORA

El líder supremo tiene enfrente una compleja encrucijada | Avi Melamed quoted by Antoni Agüera in this article for Ultima Hora. Tras los últimos ataques...

Turkey’s Military Operation in Northeastern Syria | October 20 Observations

Turkey’s Military Operation in Northeastern Syria | October 20 Observations Background On October 9, 2019, Turkey’s army invaded northeastern Syria. As of now, the Turkish military...

Podcast on Radio JAI | New Book Interview

Listen to the Podcast on Radio JAI of Avi’s interview (in Hebrew) and his latest book, Inside the Middle East, Entering a new era....