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Israel–Lebanon Agreement: Cautious Hope, Grounded Realism | #AiTME Ep.36 | Article By Avi Melamed
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"June 26" Protests in Gaza: A Direct Continuation of the "We Want to Live" Movement | #AiTME Ep.35
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Will Syria Fight Hezbollah? | #AiTME Ep.34 | Based on an Article by Avi Melamed
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The "Good Tree" School Tragedy: Protecting Civilians from Military Exploitation | #AiTME Ep.33
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Arab Commentators About the U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding | #AiTME Ep.32
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Let Others Do the Dirty Work: Saudi Arabia's Defense of Staying Out of the War | #AiTME Ep.31
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Gaza & the Politics of Ambiguity by Avi Melamed | #AiTME Ep.30
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2026 05 AiTME Podcast #29 Iran Europe Terror Network
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Iran’s Khuzestan, A strategic Province at the Intersection of Identity, Energy & War | #AiTME Ep.28
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W*r with Iran Reveals Fractures in the Arab World | #AiTME Ep.27
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War with Iran _ Beneath the Surface: Egypt, the Gulf | #AiTME Ep.26
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Day 11 of the Second Iran War _ The Poker Game Continues | #AiTME Ep.25
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48 Hours into the War with Iran: Tehran’s Proxies Still on the Sidelines | #AiTME Ep.24
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The Kurds Series, Ep.6 _ Israel & the Kurds: Shared Foundations & Strategic Evolution | #AiTME Ep.23
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The Kurds Series, Ep.5 _ The Kurds in Turkey | #AiTME Podcast Ep.22
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The Kurds Series, Ep.4 _ The Kurds in Syria: Western Kurdistan | #AiTME Podcast Ep.21
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The Kurds Series, Ep.3 _ The Kurds in Iraq: South Kurdistan (Iraqi Kurdistan) | #AiTME Podcast Ep.20
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The Kurds Series, Ep.2 _ The Kurds in Iran: Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhelat) | #AiTME Podcast Ep.19
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The Kurds Series, Ep.1 _ The Mountains Are Our Only Friends | #AiTME Podcast Ep.18 | by Avi Melamed
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Orientalism, Colonialism, Imperialism | Western Theory & Middle East Reality: A Dangerous Disconnect
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Turkey, Gaza, and the Risk of Strategic Ambiguity | #AiTME Podcast Ep.16 | by Avi Melamed
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Iran Uprising, Context, Actors, Trajectory | #AiTME Podcast Ep.15 | Based on article by Avi Melamed
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Buried Symbols Don’t Die. Struggle over national memory, identity, ethos and... #AiTME Podcast Ep.14
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Gaza Death Toll: Facts, Fabrication, and the Importance of Critical Thinking | #AiTME Podcast Ep.13
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Beyond Translation: Understanding the Hidden Language of Arab Politics | #AiTME Podcast Ep.12
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YEMEN – A Portrait of Chaos | #AiTME Podcast Ep.11 by Avi Melamed
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A Diplomatic Incident and the Middle East Chain of Links | #AiTME Podcast Ep.10 by Avi Melamed
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#hamas ' October 7th attack plan - Analysis | #AiTME Podcast Ep.9 by Avi Melamed
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#mamdani 's Victory & the Arab Discourse:A Perspective | #AiTME Podcast Ep.8 by Avi Melamed
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The Question of #Hamas #Disarmament | #AiTME Podcast Ep.7 by Avi Melamed
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Arab Perspectives Following the #Gaza Ceasefire Agreement | #AiTME Debate Ep.6.2 | Avi Melamed
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Arab Perspectives Following the #Gaza Ceasefire Agreement | #AiTME Podcast Ep.6 | Avi Melamed
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Why Arab Universities Aren’t Protesting Gaza? | #AiTME Podcast Ep.5 | #gaza #university
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Greater Israel | Myth, Strategy, and Arab Perspectives - an AiTME Podcast 5 August 23 2025
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Ignorance and Humiliation: The Irony of the Kufiyah Protest | #AiTME Podcast Ep.4 | #palestine
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The Mirage of Palestinian Statehood: Arab Realities Behind Western Recognition | #AiTME Podcast Ep.3
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The Flare-Up in Southern Syria Challenges Both Israel & the New Syrian Regime | #AiTME Podcast Ep.2
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Syria-Israel Normalization or Tactical Pragmatism | #AiTME Podcast Ep.1 #geopolitics #middleeast
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AVI’S WEBINARS

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US/IRAN MOU What Should We Whatch Now? A Webinar by Avi Melamed - Founder of ITME Institute - 210626
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Palm Beach JCC Briefing by Avi Melamed | 2025 12 08
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NJYCamps Training Session 2023 04 20
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Interview with Avi | 2023 October 30 - Front Lines / Lebanon
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Avi Melamed | Briefing at THE JEWISH SILICON VALLEY (JSV) | March 2025
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AJMA | Inside The Middle East - A Conversation with Avi Melamed | Feb. 26 2025
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AJMA Webinar by Avi Melamed | June 15 2025
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June 25 2025 Israel Iran war Looking Beyond the Horizon | JCC Osher Marin | JCC Peninsula
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June 23 2025 Israel-Iran War Briefing with Avi Melamed | Utah United Jewish Federation
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June 18 2025 Israel-Iran War Briefing with Avi Melamed | Webinar Session 2
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Evelyn Rubenstein JCC Briefing | Inside the Middle East Navigating Through the Storm | Jan. 2025
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Syria's New Chapter | BRIEFING ROOM by Avi Melamed January 9, 2025 | @jewishbaltimore
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JCCNS Event | Inside the Middle East Navigating Through the Storm _ @jccns1439 | Dec. 2025
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About Hamas ... Vancouver #ITMEONTHEROAD360 by Inside The Middle Institute #israel #geopolitics
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About Hamas ... Vancouver #ITMEONTHEROAD360 by Inside The Middle Institute #israel #geopolitics
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Speaking at JCC Osher Marin #ITMEONTHEROAD360 by Inside The Middle Institute #israel #geopolitics
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2024 09 10 Osher Marin Session S11
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StandWithUs Briefing by Avi Melamed | A Deep Dive Into the Middle East & the War | June 27, 2024
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Session 5 | JCC | Inside the Middle East Navigating Today's Complexities & Tomorrow's Possibilities
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Session 4 | JCC | Inside the Middle East Navigating Today's Complexities & Tomorrow's Possibilities
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Session 1 Inside the Middle East Navigating Today's Complexities and Tomorrow's Possibilities
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Iranian Attack On Israel, Initial Insights | Webinar by Avi Melamed For JCC of North America 150424
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Avi Melamed For The Foreign Affairs' Committee of the House of Representatives Netherlands 2024 _2_8
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ISRAEL at WAR | Special Briefing for the JCC in Salt Lake City | With Avi Melamed - ITME
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ITME - Inside The Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives 2 ~ 2014 - 2015
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THE BRIEFING ROOM

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ARTICLES BY Avi MELAMED

The Israel–Lebanon Agreement: Cautious Hope, Grounded Realism | Avi Melamed

The Israel–Lebanon Agreement: Cautious Hope, Grounded Realism | An original article by Avi Melamed. The framework agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon under U.S. mediation is far more than a limited security arrangement. It represents the first serious attempt since...

The June 26 Protest Movement in Gaza: A Direct Continuation of the “We Want to Live” Movement | Avi Melamed

The "June 26" Protest Movement in Gaza: A Direct Continuation of the "We Want to Live" Movement | An original article by Avi Melamed. Since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip by force in 2007, Gaza has gradually evolved...

AVI MELAMED ON TV

Iran wants to mass-produce missiles, Israel says it may strike again | STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS

Iran wants to mass-produce missiles, Israel says it may strike again | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Ryan Robertson (Anchor), STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS. When Israel and Iran entered a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire on June 24 after the so-called “12-Day War,”...

Heated exchange: Former Israeli intelligence official vs Afshin Rattansi on Iran, Gaza, & More | RT

Heated exchange: Former Israeli intelligence official vs Afshin Rattansi on Iran, Gaza, & More | RT On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Avi Melamed, former Senior Israel Intelligence Official and advisor to former Israeli Prime...

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PODCASTS featuring Avi MELAMED & ITME

AVI MELAMED IN THE ARABIC MEDIA

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire cause for celebration, but situation ‘highly fragile’: Experts | ALARABIYA

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire cause for celebration, but situation ‘highly fragile’: Experts | Avi Melamed analysis is quoted by Jennifer Bell in an article in AL ARABIYA. Former Israeli intelligence official and regional analyst Avi Melamed, said he believes the situation remains...

اعتراف أوروبي ثلاثي بـ”دولة فلسطينية”.. الدوافع والتداعيات | ALHURRA

“ اعتراف أوروبي ثلاثي بـ"دولة فلسطينية".. الدوافع والتداعيات ” | Avi Melamed analysis is quoted in this article on Al-Hurra - 2024-05- 22 | Source article is available here >> المحلل الإسرائيلي، آفي ميلاميد، يقول إن الاعترافات الأخيرة "تؤثر بالفعل...

ARTICLES ABOUT Avi MELAMED & ITME

News & Jews- Inside the War in Israel with Avi Melamed at the Merage JCC | JLIFE ORANGE COUNTY

News & Jews - Inside the War in Israel with Avi Melamed at the Merage JCC | JLIFE ORANGE COUNTY | March 2, 2024.     As the conflict intensifies, misconceptions and biases surge. In these critical times,...

Former IDF intelligence official visits St. Louis | St LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT

Former IDF intelligence official visits St. Louis | Article by Bill Motchan for the St LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT | February 29, 2024. Former IDF intelligence official visiting St. Louis to talk next stages in Israel-Hamas war Former Israel intelligence official...

INSIGHTS by Avi MELAMED & ITME

IRAN Insights By AVI MELAMED

The pressing question is not whether a direct Iranian or Iran-supported militia response is imminent, but rather what its nature and consequences will be. The Hezbollah attack that resulted in the killing of Druze children in Majdal Shams on July 27 has sparked an escalation dynamic, disrupting the strategic landscape and bringing the region to the brink of a multi-front violent conflagration.

YEMEN 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.

SYRIA Insights By AVI MELAMED

ציטוט ממאמרה של גב' נוה דרומי:
"ישראל במצב ביטחוני, מדיני וכלכלי מצוין".

ועכשיו שירו עמה:
מי שטוב לו ושמח שימחא. מי שטוב לו ושמח שימחא. מי שטוב לו ושמח מי שטוב לו ושמח מי שטוב לו ושמח שימחא -שימחא! (אלה שרוצים יכולים גם להוסיף צ'הצ'הצ'ה!)

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תעוד ראשוני של רגע הפיצוץ ב (ככל הנראה) אחת מזירת הפיצוצים היום בדמשק. נראה כמו אופנוע תופת/עגלה שהתפוצץ ליד אנשי בטחון סורים.
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ARTÍCULOS EN ESPAÑOL

El precio de la ocupación israelí en la Ciudad de Gaza, la propuesta de Netanyahu para derrotar a Hamás | RTVE

El precio de la ocupación israelí en la Ciudad de Gaza, la propuesta de Netanyahu para derrotar a Hamás | Avi Melamed quoted by...

El líder supremo tiene enfrente una compleja encrucijada | ULTIMA HORA

El líder supremo tiene enfrente una compleja encrucijada | Avi Melamed quoted by Antoni Agüera in this article for Ultima Hora. Tras los últimos ataques...

Temor en el polvorín de Oriente Medio: «Las declaraciones y la política real de Trump pueden cambiar en un instante» | ULTIMA HORA

Temor en el polvorín de Oriente Medio: «Las declaraciones y la política real de Trump pueden cambiar en un instante» | Avi Melamed quoted...

Cómo Trump empuja al declive de la posición de Israel como potencia regional | ULTIMA HORA

Cómo Trump empuja al declive de la posición de Israel como potencia regional | Avi Melamed quoted by Antoni Agüera in this article for...

Israel bombardea Yemen: Un toque de atención a Teherán | ULTIMA HORA

Israel bombardea Yemen: Un toque de atención a Teherán | Avi Melamed quoted by Antoni Agüera in this article for Ultima Hora. Los bombardeos masivos...

ARTICLES EN FRANCAIS

« Les renseignements le savaient » : à Gaza, l’imbroglio sur les otages va-t-il mener à une reprise de la guerre ? | LE...

« Les renseignements le savaient » : à Gaza, l’imbroglio sur les otages va-t-il mener à une reprise de la guerre ? | LE...

L’Iran va-t-il entrer en guerre contre Israël? | LE DEVOIR

L’Iran va-t-il entrer en guerre contre Israël? | By Magdaline Boutros | Le Devoir En entrevue au Devoir, Avi Melamed, ancien agent des services de...

Israël menace de poursuivre son offensive à Gaza pendant le ramadan | RADIO FRANCE INTERNATIONAL _ RFI

Israël menace de poursuivre son offensive à Gaza pendant le ramadan | Avi Melamed quoted by RADIO FRANCE INTERNATIONAL _ RFI Israël se prépare à...
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Mieux comprendre les tunnels du HAMAS sous l’HOPITAL SHIFA | I24 NEWS

Mieux comprendre les tunnels du HAMAS sous l'HOPITAL SHIFA | Avi Melamed sur I24 News - 2.11.2023" in courtesy of i24NEWS hamasattack #israel #gaza https://youtu.be/En_7gfWBRfU Mieux comprendre...
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Hamas, Jihad Islamique, Hezbollah – Le sommet des proxy Iranien à Beyrouth | I24 NEWS

Hamas, Jihad Islamique, Hezbollah - Le sommet des proxy Iranien à Beyrouth | Avi Melamed sur I24 News - 25.10.2023" in courtesy of i24NEWS hamasattack...
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Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME] is dedicated to apolitical, non-partisan education about the Middle East.

ITME provides customized educational experiences, knowledge, tools, and resources to organizations, private individuals, students, practitioners, and leaders.

We believe that by providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to engage in constructive, productive, and tolerant dialogue, as well as fostering enriching encounters among people from diverse ideological backgrounds, we can help them gain a comprehensive understanding of Israel, the Middle East, and effectively navigate the complexities of our global landscape.

EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION & BRIDGING DIVIDES THROUGH KNOWLEDGE

At ITME, we believe there's no substitute for informed education - and we're here to work with you every step of the way!

Since October 7th, we have had one singular focus. Helping people understand the war between Israel and Hamas through offering a nuanced, in-depth perspective rare in traditional educational settings.

We have partnered to give scores of briefings to dozens of organizations, reaching thousands of people across the world in over thirty countries on seven continents. Our sessions are so popular and imactful because they're more than lectures - they are contetuzlized dialogues that spark curiosity and foster understanding. As our participants' horizons expand, so does their appetite for deeper knowledge. We're here to satisfy that demand.

As the Middle East evolves, so does our content. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned learner, ITME adapts to your evolving educational needs. We're committed to being your constant in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, providing the real, in-depth education that the complexities of our world demand.

Become part of a global community dedicated to understanding the nuances of international affairs. Join us on the journey to real education!

New book by Avi Melamed, acclaimed intelligence & geopolitical analyst - Inside the middle east | Entering a new era | published in 2022

Dedicated to unraveling the Middle East's intricacies, ITME proudly presents a range of transformative products to enhance people’s understanding of this complex region.

Dramatic and historical changes are transforming the region as we speak. And these changes will write the next chapter of this area of the world. Our newest book, "Inside the Middle East | Entering A New Era" is your quintessential guide to the Middle East. Join Avi as he challenges common Western concepts, narratives, and theories, providing a rare insider's view.

Our five-part docuseries, "THE SEAM LINE," delves into Jerusalem's multi-layered conflict, offering a balanced viewpoint that promotes dialogue. The Seam Line is a unique opportunity to explore the conflict in and over Jerusalem through the eyes of Avi Melamed, a fourth-generation Arabic-speaking Jerusalemite Jew, and Middle East expert who was the Advisor on Arab Affairs during the most violent and chaotic chapters in the history of Jerusalem – the Intifada. Meet his Arab and Jewish friends, gain unique insights, and uncover perspectives rarely explored by Western media. Understand the Israeli-Palestine conflict and the complex reality of the Middle East. Join The Seam Line for a transformative journey toward understanding, cooperation, and constructive dialogue

Avi Melamed at Kibbutz Dafna on Israel's Northern Border, October 30, 2023 _ War Briefing | JPC - MEDIA CENTRAL

At the heart of ITME's commitment to Middle Eastern geopolitical education is the ITME HUB, an dynamic and ever evolving platform with an array of intelligence-based tools.

Available in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, this non-partisan and apolitical hub delivers deep geopolitical analysis, allowing users to truly grasp the region's intricate dynamics.

Beyond traditional analysis, the HUB provides diverse mediums—articles, interviews, podcasts, portals, primers, and videos—that encapsulate the region's interconnected narratives.

By placing a spotlight on perspectives often overshadowed by Western media, ITME offers an unparalleled depth of insight.

Avi Melamed's exclusive resources further enhance this platform, aiding users in discerning not only the immediate news but its broader global implications.

In essence, ITME doesn't just present facts; it equips users with the tools to connect the dots and comprehend the multifaceted nature of the Middle East.

Each of these initiatives exemplifies ITME's commitment to fostering a non-partisan understanding of the Middle East, empowering individuals through informed perspectives, bridging ideological gaps, and promoting dialogue and understanding among diverse groups.

Building community through an understanding of the intricate dynamics of the Middle East.

As an analyst and the Founder of Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME], Avi Melamed is dedicated to providing apolitical, non-partisan, professional knowledge about the Middle East. His apolitical and non-partisan approach provides the knowledge, skills, and tools that enable people from across the ideological and political spectrum to engage in inclusive, pragmatic, tolerant, and productive dialogue and discussions.

HIGH SCHOOL INTERACTIVE EDUCATION | Through a structured, guided, and engaging process, the ITME Intelligence Curriculum provides universally applicable skills and tools based on Israeli intelligence analysis techniques, to evaluate the reliability of the information.

In today's digital age, the majority of individuals, especially young people, get their information predominantly from online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. The surge of catchy slogans, emotional stories, and captivating multimedia tailored for Western audiences frequently paints an incomplete, and at times, misleading representation of the real world. This often goes unchallenged, with many blindly accepting it as the absolute truth. Recognizing this alarming trend, ITME introduces an innovative Intelligence Curriculum. This program, inspired by Israeli intelligence analysis methods, equips students with a critical mindset, empowering them to instinctively question and evaluate the credibility of information they encounter. The structured and immersive ITME curriculum ensures students acquire universally relevant skills and tools, ultimately fostering a generation that values accuracy over virality.

ITME offers gap year and undergraduate students a unique, unbiased dive into the contemporary Middle East, focusing on an apolitical and non-partisan educational curriculum. Harnessing intelligence methodologies, we arm students with analytic tools, promoting an objective understanding that transcends Western media biases. We champion a fresh, critical approach to media and political narratives, shaping informed, discerning future leaders. Our flexible, modular programs can be tailored to fit briefings, seminars, or extended academic sessions, with opportunities for direct Middle East immersion through international travel. In essence, ITME cultivates media-literate thinkers equipped to navigate the complexities of global perspectives.

APOLITICAL, NON-PARTISAN, CONTEXTUALIZED EDUCATION ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST FOR ORGANIZATIONS | powered by ITME with Avi Melamed

Dedicated to providing an apolitical, non-partisan, intelligence-based perspective on the Middle East, ITME empowers leaders and policymakers to distinguish fact from fiction. Through our programs, participants are trained to think critically, challenge prevailing narratives, and analyze primary sources, ensuring a nuanced understanding of pressing geopolitical matters. ITME's leadership courses are meticulously crafted to ensure that future decision-makers possess a profound comprehension of Israel and its neighboring regions. By equipping them with the analytical prowess to interpret regional occurrences, we ensure they can foresee and adeptly navigate the trajectory of unfolding events, an indispensable skill for crafting impactful policies. In essence, ITME is shaping informed, foresighted leaders for tomorrow's global challenges.

APOLITICAL, NON-PARTISAN, INTELLIGENCE-BASED MIDDLE EAST EDUCATION FOR POLICY MAKERS & LEADERS | ITME by Avi Melamed

Dedicated to providing an apolitical, non-partisan, intelligence-based perspective on the Middle East, ITME empowers leaders and policymakers to distinguish fact from fiction. Through our programs, participants are trained to think critically, challenge prevailing narratives, and analyze primary sources, ensuring a nuanced understanding of pressing geopolitical matters. ITME's leadership courses are meticulously crafted to ensure that future decision-makers possess a profound comprehension of Israel and its neighboring regions. By equipping them with the analytical prowess to interpret regional occurrences, we ensure they can foresee and adeptly navigate the trajectory of unfolding events, an indispensable skill for crafting impactful policies. In essence, ITME is shaping informed, foresighted leaders for tomorrow's global challenges.

ITME IN THE NEWS

Each of these initiatives exemplifies ITME's commitment to fostering a non-partisan understanding of the Middle East, empowering individuals through informed perspectives, bridging ideological gaps, and promoting dialogue and understanding among diverse groups.

ITME Story & Team

From 2013 - 2018, Avi served as the Salisbury Fellow of Intelligence and Middle East Affairs for the Eisenhower Institute. Under his leadership, ITME grew from an undergraduate initiative, to include workshops and seminars from High Schools to Capitol Hill and Jewish communal leadership, directly impacting the outlook, educational path, and career trajectory of more than 200 current and future leaders.

In its sixth year - now an independent 501c3, ITME has the same mission - to provide a non-partisan education on the contemporary Middle East while teaching critical analysis in an innovative and engaging fashion. ITME’s goal is to ensure that the next generation of policy influencers will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to independently and accurately decipher the Middle East and accurately predict the direction of future events.

Today - a decade later, ITME continues to provide knowledge, customized educational experiences, tools, and resources to organizations, private individuals, students, practitioners, and leaders.

AVI MELAMED

Chief Education Officer

Avi Melamed’s professional background has 3 major elements – Arab Affairs, education & intelligence. For the past 15 years, he has dedicated his experience and skills to equip people with knowledge, skills, and tools to understand the Middle East. Avi’s philosophy is that in order to understand Israel, you have to understand the Middle East. Over the course of his career, Avi is proud of the fact that he has gained credibility and trust among a wide variety of audiences - conservatives, progressives, Jews, non-Jews, and across the Arab world.

MAIA HOFFMAN

Chief Experience Officer

Maia is a Bespoke Travel Consultant, the Founder of Inside The Middle East Interactive Educational Israel Experiences, and a Special Consultant to the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Maia earned her B.A. in Islamic and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University. Her M.A. in Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures from Columbia University. She graduated with honors from both institutions.

Eli Ovits

President

Eli Ovits was appointed President of Inside The Middle East Inc (ITME) in 2021. Eli shares the passion and commitment of ITME’s founders: To educate the public, with an emphasis on current and future leaders in the United Stared and around the world on current affairs in the Arab and Muslim World and their impact on the Middle East. Eli has worked in a range of sectors including philanthropy, media / government relations, communications, and strategy.

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Design & Communication

" Last February 2022, on our New Book Launch & Teaching Tour, we have traversed the United States.
We have had the honor of briefing and educating high school and college students, business, government, and community leaders, media professionals, and communities at large in Florida, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington, DC."

We are profoundly grateful to our visionary Board of Directors and our generous donors
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