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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Hezbollah Chief’s Anticlimactic Speech Leaves Supporters in Limbo | BUSINESS TIMES

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Hezbollah Chief's Anticlimactic Speech Leaves Supporters in Limbo", an article by Larry Lee for The BUSINESS TIMES. Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official, surmised that while Nasrallah confirmed Hezbollah's participation...

Disappointment in West Bank: Nasrallah’s Speech Falls Flat | BREAKING NEWS NETWORK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Disappointment in West Bank: Nasrallah’s Speech Falls Flat", an article by BNN - BREAKING NEWS NETWORK. While Nasrallah’s remarks were interpreted as defensive and apologetic by Hilal Khashan, a professor...

“وول ستريت جورنال”: حماس تملك أسلحة أكثر فتكاً.. وعلى “إسرائيل” الاستعداد لصراع طويل | WATTAN

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted inوول ستريت جورنال": حماس تملك أسلحة أكثر فتكاً.. وعلى "إسرائيل " الاستعداد لصراع طويل " an article in WATTAN - 2023-11-04 | Source article is available here >> وطن:...

“أكثر فتكا من حرب 2014”.. ما هي أسلحة حماس؟ | ALHURRA

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in “"أكثر فتكا من حرب 2014".. ما هي أسلحة حماس؟” an article on Al-Hurra - 2023-11-04 Source article is available here >> وقال آفي ميلاميد، مسؤول المخابرات الإسرائيلية السابق،...
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Israel Likely to Take Defensive Posture Against Attack by Yemeni Houthis | NTD News

"Israel Likely to Take Defensive Posture Against Attack by Yemeni Houthis" in Spotlight | By Kevin Hogan with Avi Melamed | November 2, 2023 NTD Good Morning. https://youtu.be/pmZdqNif7vo The Houthi rebels of Yemen are waging war...

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah ‘Failed to Deliver’ for Palestinians | NEWSWEEK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah 'Failed to Deliver' for Palestinians", an article by Jason Lemon for NEWSWEEK. Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official who also served as an Arab affairs adviser...

Israel’s Gaza Siege Will Contend With People, Tunnels, Politics — and Time | BLOOMBERG

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Israel’s Gaza Siege Will Contend With People, Tunnels, Politics — and Time", an article by Marc Champion for BLOOMBERG. Melamed considers Hamas a shared, international problem and responsibility, akin to al-Qaeda...

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza as invasion expands, risks multiply | WASHINGTON POST

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza as invasion expands, risks multiply", an article by Loveday Morris for the WASHINGTON POST “Obviously right now there is a massive ground operation,” said...

Avi Melamed at Kibbutz Dafna on Israel’s Northern Border, October 30, 2023 _ War Briefing | JPC – MEDIA CENTRAL

Avi Melamed at Kibbutz Dafna on Israel's Northern Border, October 30, 2023 | War Briefing Tour Sponsored by the Jerusalem Press Club and Media Central.

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Israeli soldiers surround Hamas ‘mastermind’ in Gaza City | SKYNEWS

" Israeli soldiers surround Hamas ‘mastermind’ in Gaza City '' | Avi Melamed on SKY NEWS Global Affairs https://youtu.be/bUkLKnj_Ekg Former Israeli intelligence officer Avi Melamed discusses...

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences | AP

Avi Melamed quoted in this article by LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP, ''How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options,...

Trump hints Kushner may take on new Iran diplomacy role | IRAN INTERNATIONAL

Trump hints Kushner may take on new Iran diplomacy role | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Negar Mojtahedi, Canadian Iranian journalist and documentary filmmaker,...

Western Theory and Middle East Reality: The Consequences of a Flipped Lens | AiTME #17

Western Theory and Middle East Reality: The Consequences of a Flipped Lens | AiTME #17 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version...

The US is bombing targets across Syria, and it isn’t the only one seizing on this uncertain moment | BUSINESS INSIDER

The US is bombing targets across Syria, and it isn't the only one seizing on this uncertain moment | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by...