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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PALESTINIAN Insights By Avi Melamed

Hamas's strategy to fan the flames of violence in the West Bank & leave Gaza out might backfire. Playing with fire – Hamas might get burned.

Why Did Hamas & The Islamic Jihad Launch A War Against Israel | INITIAL OBSERVATIONS | October 7, 2023

Why Did Hamas & The Islamic Jihad Launch A War Against Israel | INITIAL OBSERVATIONS | By Avi Melamed - October 7, 2023 Hamas And The Islamic Jihad Organization Launched A War Against Israel At this stage,...

Netanyahu says Israel is at war after hundreds die in Hamas attacks | FINANCIAL TIMES

Avi Melamed’s insights about "Netanyahu says Israel is at war after hundreds die in Hamas attacks" were quoted in this article by James Shotter for the FINANCIAL TIMES. Read the article in the Financial Times –...

How A Saudi-Israeli Agreement Could Transform The Region | THE NATIONAL NEWS [UAE]

We’re pleased to share that The National’s “Beyond the Headlines - How a Saudi-Israeli agreement could transform the region" podcast which includes quotes from Avi Melamed interview with Ismaeel Naar has aired (starts around 6:40). The...

A View From The Region | How the Middle East Shapes the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

HOW THE MIDDLE EAST SHAPES THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | A VIEW FROM THE REGION Build The Database Seeds of the Conflict Struggle for Identity, Path, and Direction in the Arab World The Road to a Direct Israeli-Palestinian Collision High Hopes...

Experts Weigh In On Advantages And Risks Of Saudi Deal | JEWISH NEWS SYNDICATE

Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in, "Experts weigh in on advantages and risks of Saudi deal" an article by Shimon Sherman | Full article is available in The Jewish News Syndicate | Akron Jewish News |...

Inside The Middle East | Entering A New Era – Briefing Based on Avi’s Newest Book!

BASED ON MY LATEST BOOK | INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST | ENTERING A NEW ERA | Historical Framing Of The Middle East Nationalism In The Middle East Islam Is The Solution - The Rise Of Militant...

The Palestinian Issue May Be The Biggest Obstacle In Israel-Saudi Normalization | I24-NEWS

Avi Melamed for I24 News | The Palestinian issue may be the biggest obstacle in Israel-Saudi normalization | "The way that the world looks at the story of the Middle East and the Palestinians is...

TOURS IN ISRAEL

ITME is the leading multi-modality learning experience about Israel and the Middle East. We can work with you to go study one subject in depth or combine different subjects to create a customized course. ITME provides...

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Gaza Residents Speak Of Hamas ’ Brutality Amid Desires For Peace In The Region | FOX NEWS

Avi Melamed’s insights about Gaza residents speaking of Hamas’ brutality amid desires for peace in the region as quoted by Ruth Marks Eglash the...

The Flare-Up in Southern Syria Challenges Both Israel and the New Syrian Regime | ITME

The Flare-Up in Southern Syria Challenges Both Israel and the New Syrian Regime | An article by Avi Melamed. The renewed clashes between the Druze...

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR 2025 – ITME PORTAL

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR 2025 - ITME PORTAL

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GAP YEAR & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION BY ITME Provides a distinct, apolitical, non-partisan education about the contemporary Middle East to colleges & universities. Uses intelligence...

Israel-Syria, Normalization or Tactical Pragmatism | Avi Melamed

Israel-Syria, Normalization or Tactical Pragmatism | An article by Avi Melamed. Israel–Syria Normalization in the Era of President Ahmad al-Shara (Abu Muhammad al-Joulani) 3-minute read Introduction The prospect...