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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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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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...
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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...

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Beneath the Surface: Egypt, the Gulf, and the War with Iran | #AiTME Ep26

Beneath the Surface: Egypt, the Gulf, and the War with Iran | #AiTME Ep26 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered...
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Geopolitical Analyst thinks IDF will conduct Rafah invasion in phases | Avi Melamed interview | CTV CANADA

Geopolitical Analyst thinks IDF will conduct Rafah invasion in phases | Avi Melamed interview | CTV CANADA - Middle East geopolitical intelligence analyst Avi...
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Iran threatens US after attack on soldiers | FOX LiveNOW

Iran threatens US after attack on soldiers | Avi Melamed Interview for LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow | January 31, 2024. https://youtu.be/AszmZcJgA5k Iran threatens US after...

路透社:哈瑪斯與以色列開戰 伊朗或感身陷兩難 | HK01 – HONG KONG

Avi Melamed insights quoted in the article by 藺思含 for HK01 - HONG KONG "路透社:哈瑪斯與以色列開戰 伊朗或感身陷兩難"

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.