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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CONCEPTS & TERMS

Al-Aqsa Literally translated as “The Far Edge” in Arabic. Over time the term has become synonymous with Jerusalem. Al-Haj The pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to make. It happens once a year. Al Islam Huwa...

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Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (1954–) General and President of Egypt (2013–). Former Director of Military Intelligence, Former Minister of Defense Abdullah II Bin Hussein bin Talal (1962–) The King of Jordan since February 7, 1999. He is...

Could The Deal Between Iran And Saudi Arabia Be Good For Israel? | RADIO FRANCE INTERNATIONAL _ RFI

Interview of Avi Melamed on Radio France International RFI discussing the deal between between Saudi Arabia and Iran | ITME HUB, as originally broadcasted in Radio France International (RFI)  |  April, 18 2023. Radio France International...

Tensions Remaining High As Jews Banned From The Temple Mount | I24-NEWS

Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on the tensions remaining high as Jews banned from the Temple Mount | April 2023) People talking and writing about a "war around the corner" are irresponsible and...

MOSSAD Helps Thwart Iran Linked Terror Cell In Greece | I24-NEWS

Full Interview of Avi Melamed for I24-News shedding light on how MOSSAD helps thwart Iran Linked Terror Cell in Greece | March 2023 https://youtu.be/jgQ1O-wejac Full Interview of Avi Melamed for I24-News shedding light on how MOSSAD helps...

Israel 2023: The Triumph Of Israel’s Declaration Of Independence | USA-TODAY

Avi Melamed Special to the USA TODAY Network | " Israel 2023: The triumph of Israel's Declaration of Independence ", as Originally published in USA-Today | March, 01 2023. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes A very...

ITME – HILLEL PARTNERSHIP

INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST (ITME) & HILLEL PARTNERSHIPEDUCATE. EQUIP. EMPOWER. INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST | INTELLIGENCE PERSPECTIVES Collectively, since May 2023, ITME has delivered more than 150 varied and dynamic programs, both online and in-person, across...

Could The Deal Between Iran And Saudi Arabia Be Good For Israel? | NEWSWEEK

Avi Melamed's Article "Could the Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Be Good for Israel?", as Originally published in NEWSWEEK | March, 24 2023. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The Chinese-brokered agreement signed between...

ITME – JCC ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA PARTNERSHIP

ITME ON THE ROAD | A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ITME& THE JCC ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST | INTELLIGENCE PERSPECTIVES ITME and its principal educator, Avi Melamed, provide the leading, multi-modality learning experience...

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خط التماس | Kav Ha Tefer | קו התפר | The Seam Line A Film & Discussion About Jerusalem

خط التماس | Kav Ha Tefer | קו התפר A Film & Discussion About Jerusalem THE SEAM LINE | JERUSALEM | LIVING ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY...

Gaza Strip & Israel | What Fuels The Conflict?

THE GAZA STRIP & ISRAEL | What fuels the conflict? What can you do? Background on Gaza Milestones in the Conflict How do domestic and regional events...

The Civil War in Libya: A Flammable Struggle for Wealth & Hegemony

The Civil War in Libya: A Flammable Struggle for Wealth & Hegemony | By Avi Melamed Background Libya is the fourth largest country in Africa. It...

Israel’s Northern Front | The Iranian Corridor & The Shi’ite Crescent

ISRAEL'S NORTHERN FRONT | THE IRANIAN CORRIDOR & THE SHI'ITE CRESCENT What is the Shi'ite Crescent? What is the Iranian Corridor? What Threat Does it Hold for...

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...