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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What to know about the elusive Hamas military commander behind the attack on Israel | NPR

Avi Melamed analysis quoted in "What to know about the elusive Hamas military commander behind the attack on Israel" | An article by Fatima Al-Kassab as Originally published in NPR |October, 13 2023. Estimated reading time:...

Israel Set On Destroying Hamas Despite Risks To Hostages | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

Avi Melamed’s insights about “Israel set on destroying Hamas despite risks to hostages?" were quoted in this article by Anjana Sankar for The National News | UAE Avi Melamed, who is also an expert in Arab...

Eliminating Hamas And Islamic Jihad Could Provide Not Only Israelis But Also Palestinians With A Better Future | CNN NEWS 18 – INDIA

There needs to be a thorough investigation into why the intelligence lapse happened. Eliminating Hamas and Islamic jihad military capacity could provide not only Israelis but also Palestinians with a better future... : @AviMelamed #PlainSpeak...

Hamas Is An ISIS-Like Organization, & Their Mastermind Is Iran | TIMES NOW – INDIA

Hamas is an ISIS-like organization, & their mastermind is Iran | TIMES NOW - INDIA | HThis has been an intelligence failure at many levels. @ AviMelamed | @roypranesh We did not have any tactical or...

Many in The Arab World Hold Hamas Accountable For The Gaza Catastrophe | TIMES NOW – INDIA

Many in The Arab World Hold Hamas Accountable For The Gaza Catastrophe | Hamas was planning for this attack for a long time. Israel has decided to eliminate Hamas in Gaza Strip: @ AviMelamed |...

Hezbollah’s Entrance Into The War Would Destabilize More Than Just Israel | THE HILL

Avi Melamed Special for THE HILL | "Hezbollah’s entrance into the war would destabilize more than just Israel" as Originally published in The Hill |October, 13 2023. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As the fighting continues...

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Biden’s hope for alternatives fade as Israel appears to signal Gaza invasion | THE GUARDIAN

Avi Melamed’s insights about “Biden’s hope for alternatives fade as Israel appears to signal Gaza invasion" were quoted in this article by Julian Borger...

Intelligence Bulletin – A New Armed Militia Formed In South Lebanon

Intelligence Bulletin – A new armed Militia formed in South Lebanon *******Intelligence Bulletin March 4, 2013 Information Item: A new armed Militia formed in South Lebanon Information Date: March 4....

Through Post-Earthquake Aid, Is Saudi Arabia Signaling Interest In Syrian Rapprochement?

Through Post-Earthquake Aid, Is Saudi Arabia Signaling Interest in Syrian Rapprochement? | An Avi Melamed exlusive article for the ITME HUB Estimated reading time: ...

Operation Protective Edge – Light at the End of Tunnel

Operation Protective Edge – Light at the End of Tunnel | A potential for a positive strategic change for Israelis and Palestinians by Avi Melamed This...

The Mirage of Palestinian Statehood: Arab Realities Behind Western Recognition | ITME

The Mirage of Palestinian Statehood: Arab Realities Behind Western Recognition | An article by Avi Melamed Western Recognition—Symbolism vs. Substance In the wake of the 2023–2024...