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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HAMAS

The other major Palestinian power is Hamas Hamas has two meanings. The English translation is “zeal.” But Hamas is also the acronym for Harakat Al-Muqawama Al-Islamia, or “the Islamic Resistance Movement.” Established in the Gaza Strip in...

PALESTINIAN NATIONAL AUTHORITY (PA) & FATAH

The Palestinian National Authority (PA) & Fath ( Fatah ) The word Fath is commonly spelled and pronounced in English as ‘Fatah.’ But the correct spelling is Fath—pronounced ‘Fateh.’ Fath is a reverse acronym in Arabic...

GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Al Badr Corp / Militia A Pro-Iranian Iraqi Shi’ite political party and militia headed by Hadi al-Amiri Al-Qaeda “The Base” or “The Foundation.” Al-Qaeda is a Salafi-jihadi organization formed by Osama Bin Laden and Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf...

UNSCRs – UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS

UNSCR 1696 (2006) On July 31, 2006, the UNSC passed its first resolution regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. UNSCR 1696 called on the regime to suspend its enrichment program and comply with the IAEA Board of...

PLACES

Al-Aqsa Mosque The third holiest site in Islam, after Mecca and Al-Medina. The mosque is located in the Old City of Jerusalem on the Temple Mount Compound / Har Ha Bayit / Al-Haram al-Sharif. The...

ACCORDS & AGREEMENTS

The Abraham Accords The agreements signed by Bahrain, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States on September 15, 2020. The UAE signed a Peace Treaty, including instating full diplomatic relations and normalization. Bahrain...

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...

PEOPLE

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...

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Israel has taken a ‘very significant step’ towards goal of destroying Hamas with Rafah crossing seizure | DAILY MAIL

Israel has taken a 'very significant step' towards goal of destroying Hamas with Rafah crossing seizure | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article...

Egypt: Countdown to June 30th 2013

Egypt: Countdown to June 30th 2013 | Tension is skyrocketing in Egypt. On Sunday, June 30th, a massive demonstration is scheduled to take place in Cairo....

How Are Israelis Adapting To Life Under Missile Threat? | TIMES NOW – INDIA

How Are Israelis Adapting To Life Under Missile Threat? Insights From Ex-Israeli Intelligence Official | Avi Melamed quoted by Shamik Banerjee |...

Trump inherits fragile Gaza ceasefire | THE HILL

Trump inherits fragile Gaza ceasefire | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by Brad Dress, originally published in The Hill | Avi Melamed, a...

2015, Anyone? Biden Administration’s Efforts Against Netanyahu Looked Doomed to Fail | TOWNHALL

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “2015, Anyone? Biden Administration's Efforts Against Netanyahu Looked Doomed to Fail", an article by Rebecca Downs  for TOWNHALL. Just as...