For the first time since 1979, Iraq is set to host the Arabian Gulf Cup (AGC) of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation.
But a last-minute announcement, less than 48 hours before the opening ceremonies, might throw a wrench into the pitch, jeopardize the games, and with it, Iraq’s hopes to re-establish Baghdad as part of the Arab world.
Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount Visit Puts Israel’s Arab Allies in Tight Spot, Analysts Warn
Find Avi Melamed's insights and warnings on Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit, as quoted today in THE MEDIA LINE.
Government minister’s quick jaunt around the site holy to both Jews and...
Reactions to Rumors of Nasrallah Stroke or Death Demonstrate Intense Hatred Many Arabs have for Hezbollah Leader
Find Avi Melamed's commentary on the status of...
Morocco and Israel celebrate two years of normalized relations by Steve Postal
Find Avi Melamed's commentary on the Morocco & Israel two years of normalized...
Morocco and Israel celebrate two years of normalized relations by Steve Postal
Find Avi Melamed's commentary on the Morocco & Israel two years of normalized...
La Guarida del León contra Israel: por qué la próxima intifada no será como las anteriores.Por P.J. Armengou. Nablus (Cisjordania)
The Lion's Den against Israel:...
For the first time since 1979, Iraq is set to host the Arabian Gulf Cup (AGC) of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation.
But a last-minute announcement, less than 48 hours before the opening ceremonies, might throw a wrench into the pitch, jeopardize the games, and with it, Iraq’s hopes to re-establish Baghdad as part of the Arab world.
Avi Melamed’s full article about the Lions' Den terror group, as originally published in the Jerusalem Post and the Jerusalem Report | December 2022.
"The...
Quoted in The Jewish Chronicle, Avi Melamed warned against actions that could further destabilize the West Bank, full article in The Jewish Chronicleby Georgia...
Avi Melamed’s Insight about the Lion’s Den terror group were quoted by James Shotter, the Jerusalem correspondent for the Financial Times.
Read the article in...
Another read for the weekend, find Avi Melamed ’s insights about the explosions in Jerusalem, quoted in the All-Israel News online newspaper in the article...
Avi Melamed’s thoughts on the growth of the Abraham Accords that appeared in the Jewish news press:
https://www.jns.org/what-have-the-game-changing-abraham-accords-accomplished-after-2-years/
The Jewish News Syndicate is one of the...
We’re pleased to share that several media picked up the EFE article with Avi’s comments about the Abraham Accords anniversary.
EFE is the major Spanish-language...
Avi Melamed’s thoughts on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords that appeared in the Arabic Press.
… Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and...
In April 2022, Muslims mark the holy month of Ramadan. Throughout April, violent clashes took place in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem between Palestinians...
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January 17, 2022, an oil depot facility near the Abu Dhabi international airport was attacked apparently by assault drone(s). As a result of the...
This article was originally published in Algemeiner on July 22, 2021.
https://www.algemeiner.com/2021/07/22/is-lebanon-on-the-verge-of-a-military-coup/
This article is also audio enabled
A combination of sectarian politics, ethnic divide, animosity, and...
Palestinian Elections: Abbas’s Calculated Risk or Gamble?
The original article was published in the Jerusalem Post.
In January, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas signed a presidential decree announcing elections for...
Biden and the Middle East | Navigating Between Idealpolitik and Realpolitik
Western foreign policy is often a delicate balancing act between realpolitik policy — one that is...
The Elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist & The Deterrence Equilibrium In The Middle East
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On Friday, November 27, 2020, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a...
Shana Tova سنة جديدة سعيدة שנה טובה
Shana Tova سنة جديدة سعيدة שנה טובה
שלום לכולםההתמודדות עם אתגר הקורונה, האירועים הדינמיים, לעיתם הדרמטיים במרחב שלנו וגם...
The Israel-UAE Peace Agreement & The Restructured Middle East
Both the “Abraham Accords” – the peace agreement between Israel and the UAE and the reactions...
Possible Israeli Annexation / Sovereignty: Domestic & Regional Responses
In this short article, I would like to explore a couple of aspects of Israel, possibly...
Al-Quds: Iranian Poster & Hidden Messages
Hezbollah chief
Every year, on the last Friday of the Muslim month of Ramadan, worshipers around the world mark “Al-Quds...
Trump’s Plan – Regional Reactions & Initial Observations
On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, US President Donald Trump presented his plan to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict....
The Eastern Mediterranean: The Civil War in Libya & Turkish-Egyptian Tensions Deepen
An update to my article on Zoom-In on the Middle East | December 15,...
Iranian Retaliation: A Prelude to A Diplomatic Process?
This article is being written just hours after Iran launched a missile attack (January 8) against two...
The Killing of Major General Qassem Soleimani | Initial Observations
The killing of Iranian Al-Quds Force Commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani by the United States (January 3rd,...
Who Are The Iranian Revolutionary Guards?
The Iranian Mullah regime came to power in 1979. Iran’s official name is the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran...
Iran is on Fire: Mass Protests Breakout Across Iran
Rising gasoline prices in Iran have resulted in an outbreak of mass protests across Iran.
Protestors are...
Could a Tropical Storm lead to a Public Storm in Gaza?
Weather forecasts are forecasting a tropical storm accompanied by high winds and mostly heavy...
Lebanon’s Despair: Initial Diagnoses | October 21
October 21, 2019
The screams and mass protests – unprecedented in volume and intensity – which erupted in Lebanon...
Turkey’s Military Operation in Northeastern Syria | October 20 Observations
Background
On October 9, 2019, Turkey’s army invaded northeastern Syria. As of now, the Turkish military...
Part 3 | Alarms on Lebanese-Israeli Border: Preemptive Actions to Prevent a Wide-Scale War in The Middle East
In Part 1 of my three-part analysis, “Alarms on...
Beyond Despair: Protests in Iraq – October 2019 Immediate Observations
Over the past week, mass protests and riots have spread throughout Iraq’s major cities. Reportedly, more...
September 14 Attack on Saudi Arabia | Regional Perspectives
I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts and perspectives from the region regarding...
Alarms on the Lebanese – Israeli Border (Part 2) Iran’s Hegemonic Modus Operandi
In Part 1 of this Article, I explained and contextualized the events...
Belly Dancing In Baghdad
Information:
On July 2, 2019, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abd al-Mahdi, issued Decree 237.
Decree 237 makes the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) known...
A Symbolic Day for the The Muslim Brotherhood
Muhammad Morsi (August 20, 1951 – June 17, 2019)
On Monday June 17, 2019 former Egyptian President (June...
A Significant Nomination in Iraq
On Monday, June 24th the Iraqi Parliament approved the nomination of the following Ministers: General (Res.) Najah Hassan Ali al-Shammari to...
Escalation in the Arab (Persian) Gulf: Observations, Evaluation, Prediction
The attacks in the Arab (Persian) Gulf and Saudi Arabia on May 13 and 14 have...
Al Haram Al Sharif & Al Aqsa
The Temple Mountain Compound is known in Arabic as Al-Haram As-Sharif (The Noble Sacred Site).
Al-Haram As-Sharif is the third most...
A Hot Summer Ahead…
Between Saturday, May 4th and the ceasefire on Monday, May 6th nearly 700 rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip and Israel struck...
Highly Flammable Situation in Gaza
Following the shooting of a long-range rocket from the Gaza Strip targeting the center of Israel, on Monday, March 25th, Israel attack military...
Poland Summit Strives for Stability in the Middle East (as published in The Atlantic Council IranSource)
The Trump administration accurately identified the Iranian threat and has,...
Increasing Probability for Large-Scale Collision Between Israel & Iranian Proxies in 2019
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Another significant direct Israeli-Iranian military collision took place in Syria on January 20th and 21st, 2019.
On January 20th the Israeli...
Transition of Power Within Hezbollah?
Information
Since early December 2018 until the date of this Intelligence Bulletin, Lebanese Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah has not appeared in...
Contextualizing Israel’s Nation State Law ~ New ADDITION to my Fall Lecture Tour
Given recent developments, I have decided to add a new lecture to my upcoming...
Post-Election Iraq: A Spinning Whirlpool
The May 2018 general elections in Iraq primarily centered on three issues: Fighting rampant corruption of government agencies; Rehabilitating Iraq,...
Will Iran Deepen its Intervention in Iraq?
Information:
Since the Mullah regime seized power in Iran in 1979, their goal has been to “Export the Islamic...
ITME – Experiential & Empowering
The Middle East Is Complicated: ITME “The Essence of Experiential Learning – Empowering Participants to Find Answers”
by Ben Pontz ’20 | ITME...
Sunni Shi’ite Power Struggle
Two major historic struggles have played a central role in shaping the Muslim world and the Middle East.
One axis is the...
Arab Persian Power Struggle
Two major historic struggles have played a central role in shaping the Muslim world and the Middle East.
One axis is the...
Kites, Flames, Soccer – War in Gaza Around the Corner?
Information:
The Palestinian Great March of Return Campaign, which was launched at the end of March...
Israeli-Iranian Military Collision on May 10, 2018 – Immediate Observations
On May 10, 2018 the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRG) shot twenty rockets at Israel from...
JCPOA Pushed Middle East Closer to War: Will Western Leaders Choose the Right Path to Reverse The Tide?
Article’s major points:
Developments and events in the...
Regional Chess Game: Awaiting Iran’s Move
Information:
The sequence of events and developments on the ground in Syria last week increased the odds and hastened the...
After the US Strike, What’s Next in the Middle East?
An Article by Chris Mitchell ~ April 14, 2018
The facts are clear. A joint command of the U.S., Great Britain,...
Hamas’ ‘March of Return’ End Game In Gaza
An Article by By Charles Bybelezer | The Media Line ~ April 11, 2018
While the terror group has no appetite for a...
The Palestinian March of Return: The Boxers Cautious Dance
INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN
Information:
On March 30, 2018, the Palestinians kicked-off a national effort entitled The March of Return Campaign, scheduled to...
Palestinian Campaign – The March of Return: Towards a Burst of Major Israeli – Palestinian Violence?
Immediate Intelligence Bulletin
March 29, 2018
The Palestinians have announced the...
The Massacre in Syria Continues
Intelligence Bulletin
February 25, 2018
Ghouta al-Sharkia (Ghouta East) is a massive urban area on the eastern outskirts of Damascus. It is...
The Israeli – Iranian Direct Military Collision: At the Threshold of A Critical Junction
On February 10, 2018 an Iranian drone launched from Syria infiltrated...
Price of Pita and Stability in Jordan
Information:
The Jordanian government’s decision to raise the price of commodities and well as taxes, sparked a wave of...
Protests in Iran: The Mullah’s Regime Autumn
Intelligence Report
Information:
Public protests which began in the city of Mashhad on December 28, 2017 ignited a wave of...
Is Iran Approaching a Crucial Junction?
Immediate Intelligence Bulletin
Information:
Public protests which began in the city of Mashhad on December 28, 2017 have ignited a wave...
A Change in the Ground Rules: The Iranian – Saudi Power Struggle Severely Escalates
Intelligence Bulletin
Information:
On Saturday November 4, 2017 Saudi Arabia announced that it...
PNA Restores Sovereignty in the Gaza Strip
October 2, 2017
Immediate Intelligence Bulletin: A Prediction Materialized – PNA Restores Sovereignty in the Gaza Strip
On Monday, October 2,...
Taking the Kidnapper Hostage: The Battle Over the Sovereignty of Lebanon
INTELLIGENCE REPORT: Taking the Kidnapper Hostage: The Battle Over the Sovereignty of Lebanon
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On Tuesday,...
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Contemporary Sunni militant Islam is rooted in the two main representatives of political Islam – the Muslim Brotherhood Movement and...
Extended Intelligence Report – July 2017 Temple Mount Compound Crisis: Regional Perspectives
On July 16, 2017 I wrote an Intelligence Bulletin – The Attack on The Temple...
PRAXIS – Practice Critical Thinking. Read Between the Lines. Apply Media Literacy. Exercise Interrogative Approach.
In my program Inside the Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives now going into...
Game of Pawns: The Middle East 2017 – Avi Melamed North American Fall Lecture Tour
ANNOUNCING MY NEW LECTURE TOUR
SEPTEMBER 27- NOVEMBER 25, 2017
Game of...
What is Salafi Jihadi Ideology?
The word “Salaf” means the past of something, its origin, its roots, its primal source. The origins of Salafi thought...
Immediate Intelligence Bulletin – Arab News Platforms Echo Reports ISIS Leader Dead
*** Immediate Intelligence Bulletin ***
Arab News Platforms Echo Reports ISIS Leader Dead
Information:
According to information...
Tasting the Bitter Pill of Reality: Hamas’ New Political Pact
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In August 2014 I published an article entitled “Operation Protective Edge: Exiting to a New...
Israel: Will the dismissal of Minister of Interior and Health Aryeh Deri weaken the government coalition? | France24
إسرائيل: هل تُضعف إقالة وزير الداخلية والصحة...
INTELLIGENCE EXPERIENCES BY AVI MELAMED
Middle East Intelligence Analyst, Commentator, Educator, Lecturer | Founder, Inside The Middle East
Former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed serves as...
