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Israel Normalization Discussed in MBS Meeting | I24-News

Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on Israel normalization discussed in MBS meeting | I24-News | Full Interview | June 2023 https://youtu.be/2vk68NNDfOU Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on Israel normalization discussed in MBS meeting | I24-News | Full Interview |...

JCC Association partnership | Former Israeli intelligence officer shares insights during visit to Pittsburgh | “The Jewish Chronicle”

We are pleased to share the coverage of the JCC Association partnership, Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, by David Rullo as originally published in “The Jewish Chronicle". Former Israeli intelligence officer shares insights during visit to Pittsburgh If Avi Melamed had a...

Former Israeli Intelligence Official Briefs Communal Leaders | JCC on the Palisades

We are pleased to share the coverage of the JCC Association partnership, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, by JLNJ Staff as originally published in...

Movers and shakers in Israeli society | The Seam Line New Docuseries | JERUSALEM POST

Article by GREER FAY CASHMAN, about the "Movers and shakers in Israeli society" including Avi Melamed’s docuseries on Jerusalem, The Seam Line.Full article here...

Avi Melamed in the Israel’s GPO (Government Press Office)

Avi Melamed’s full article about “PIJ - Israel skirmish: Hamas ‘sitting on the fence’ policy approaches a pivotal junction,” recommended in the Israel’s GPO...

The Seam Line New Docuseries Highlights Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day | Jewish Press

Hana Levi Julian article about Avi Melamed’s docuseries on Jerusalem, The Seam Line.Full article here in The Jewish Press >> The Seam Line New...

JCC Association partnership in “The Jewish Standard”

We are pleased to share the coverage of the JCC Association partnership, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades,by Abigail Klein Leichman as originally published in...

PIJ – Israel skirmish: Hamas ‘sitting on the fence’ policy approaches a pivotal junction | JNS

Avi Melamed’s full article about “PIJ - Israel skirmish: Hamas ‘sitting on the fence’ policy approaches a pivotal junction,” as originally published in JNS...

JCC Association partnership in “Your Daily Phil, the daily newsletter”

We are pleased to share the coverage of the JCC Association partnership in “Your Daily Phil, the daily newsletter distributed by eJewishPhilanthropy.” eJewish Philanthropy serves...

After Abbas: Palestinian Unification or Into the Lion’s Den? | Moment Mag

Avi Melamed quoted in the article by Noah Phillips as originally published in “The Moment Mag","After Abbas: Palestinian Unification or Into the Lion’s Den?" Avi...

Interview of Avi Melamed by Noah Phillips | Moment Mag

Interview of Avi Melamed by Noah Phillips as originally published in “The Moment Mag". This interview is part of a special "Moment Mag" package about...

Iranian FM tours Israeli border during Lebanon Visit | I24-News

Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on Iranian FM touring Israeli border during Lebanon Visit | Full Interview | April 2023 https://youtu.be/RxbVVGpbnsM Avi Melamed for...

Israel Independence Day: Raising flag with love, pride amid crisis | JPost

Avi Melamed’s full article about "Israel Independence Day: Raising flag with love, pride amid crisis," as originally published in JPost | The Jerusalem Post...

Israelis Warn Tensions Are Growing with Iran | VOA NEWS

Avi Melamed provides insights on the tensions Growing with Iran for Linda Gradstein on VOA News (Voice of America) https://youtu.be/0JgtynmcXRs Avi Melamed provides insights on the...

Sunni Islamic Fundamentalisms & Militant Islam

Sunni Islamic Fundamentalism & Militant Islam Islamic Fundamentalism and Militant Islam Islamic Fundamentalism Share the same ultimate vision of political Islam. Muslim fundamentalists want to create...

Axis of Resistance & Defiance

“The Axis of Resistance and Defiance”Mihwar al-Muqawama w’al Muman’aah The axis of resistance is a powerful web of Shi’ite and Sunni political and military —non-state,...

Alliance of Moderation

The Alliance of Moderation The Alliance of Moderation “Mihwar al E’itidal,” an informal alliance of central Arab states—Egypt, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—Bahrain,...

Gaza Strip & Tunnels

The Gaza Strip The southwest portion of this Iranian-mastered militarized noose is the Iranian proxies in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip is not part of...

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...

Palestinian National Authority (PA) & Fath

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Israel 2023: The triumph of Israel’s Declaration of Independence | USA-Today

Avi Melamed Special to the USA TODAY Network | "Israel 2023: The triumph of Israel's Declaration of Independence", as Originally published in USA-Today |...

Could the Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Be Good for Israel? | Newsweek

Avi Melamed's Article "Could the Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Be Good for Israel?", as Originally published in NEWSWEEK | March, 24...

ITME ON THE ROAD 2023

ITME ON THE ROADA NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH JCC Association ITME and its principal educator, Avi Melamed, provide the leading, multi-modality learning experience about Israel and...

MEET AVI MELAMED

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...

THE SEAM LINE DOCUSERIES On Jerusalem!

“The Seam Line” By ITME, Inside The Middle East, Avi Melamed, A Documentary Series On Jerusalem | Produced By Ayelet Ephrati, Directed By Eitan...

Avi Melamed on CBN | Intelligence Expert Goes ‘Inside the Middle East’ with Predictions in New Book

20 min interview of Avi Melamed with #ChrisMitchell CBN about the the most recent bombshell development in the region, the unexpected agreement brokered by...

THE BRIEFING ROOM

The Briefing Room by Inside The Middle-East | An insider access to the most current geopolitical analysis from across the Arab world. WHAT IS THE...

BOOKS by AVI MELAMED

BOOKS by AVI MELAMED. Presentation of all the BOOKS written by AVI MELAMED. INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST | ENTERING A NEW ERA (2022) In the third decade...

Insights on the EGYPT Summit Sharm El Sheikh 2023 | The Rundown I24-News

Full Interview of Avi Melamed for The Rundown on I24-News shedding light on the EGYPT Summit, Sharm El Sheikh 2023. https://youtu.be/-hGUpHWvtwU Full Interview of Avi Melamed...

Syria strike attributed to Israel likely linked to weapons center | JNS

Yaakov Lappin article quoting Avi Melamed |"Syria strike attributed to Israel likely linked to weapons center", Originally published in The Jewish News Syndicate |...

WHAT IS THE HUB by ITME

FROM THE MIDDLE EAST ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST. The ITME HUB & Avi Melamed are committed to providing you with apolitical, non-partisan geopolitical analysis and...

IRAN Insights

Iran-Saudi agreement brokered by China validates prediction I made in my recent book. China, the rising power in Middle East will block Iran's path to a nuclear weapon. That's what the agreement achieves. For now.

Arab states bring Syria’s Bashar al-Assad in from the cold | The Times UK

Find Richard Spencer article quoting Avi Melamed's "Arab states bring Syria’s Bashar al-Assad in from the cold", Originally published in The Times | UK...

Saudi Post-quake aid to Syria comes with strings attached | INN-7

Find Avi Melamed's article "Saudi Post-quake aid to Syria comes with strings attached", Originally published in Israel National News | INN-7 | March, 03...

Through Post-Earthquake Aid, Is Saudi Arabia Signaling Interest in Syrian Rapprochement?

An Avi Melamed exlusive article for the ITME HUB Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Syria’s Civil War has run an extreme price tag over the...

Israel weighs flying Hajj Palestinian pilgrim to S. Arabia | I24-News

Full Interview of Avi Melamed for I24-News shedding light on Israel weighing flying Hajj Palestinian pilgrim to Saudi Arabia | March, 02, 2023. https://youtu.be/tMnds0KkF8o Full Interview...

This is how Israel National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, puts his country at risk | USA-Today

"This is how Israel ’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, puts his country at risk", Originally published in USA-Today | March, 01 2023,...

Oman still on the fence regarding normalization with Israel | Cleveland-Jewish-News

Find Shimon Sherman's article quoting Avi Melamed "Oman still on the fence regarding normalization with Israel", Originally published in Cleveland-Jewish-News | February, 27 2023. Estimated...

I24-NEWS | Terror Attack Sparks Settlers Violence in Huwara -West Bank

Full Interview of Avi Melamed for I24-News shedding light on the terror attack which sparked settlers violence in Huwara - West Bank | February,...

SYRIA Insights

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.

TUNISIA | A Journey Towards an Unknown Destination

Our Regional Guest | Nadia Turki نادية التركي This Briefing Room explores the reasons for Tunisia's Journey Towards an Unknown Destination International Advisor. Journalist, poet, academic,...

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...

I24 NEWS | Iran’s underground airbase and weapons arsenal

Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on Iran's underground airbase and weapons arsenal (January 2023) https://youtu.be/1Pmc5noiFaA Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on...

Frenemies: US-Israel Spy Strains Emerge Over Iran | Spy Talk

Avi Melamed’s insights about the US-Israel Spy Strains Emerging Over Iran as quoted by Jonathan Broder on Spy Talk early this month. “Intelligence agencies never...

Upsurge in violence stokes fears of broader Israeli-Palestinian escalation | Financial Times

Avi Melamed’s insights about the upsurge in violence stokes fears of broader Israeli-Palestinian escalation were quoted by James Shotter, the Jerusalem correspondent for the...

I24 NEWS | EXPLOSIONS, FIRES AT IRAN MILITARY SITE & FACTORIES

Avi Melamed for I24 News shedding light on the explosions, fires at Iran military site and factories (January 2023) https://youtu.be/IMM75BZB4XY Avi Melamed for I24 News...

Jerusalem Press Club | Reality of Terror Wave Stronger than Politics

Interview by the Jerusalem Press Club | Reality of Terror Wave Stronger than Politics |Avi Melamed thinks the short round with Gaza last week...

ISRAEL Insights

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.

Hamas is stuck in a Catch 22 of its own making with new Gaza chaos | USA-TODAY

Hamas is stuck in a Catch 22 of its own making with new Gaza chaos, Originally published in USA-Today | January 27 2023, as...

إسرائيل: هل تُضعف إقالة وزير الداخلية والصحة أرييه درعي الائتلاف الحكومي؟ | Israel: Will the dismissal of Minister of Interior and Health Aryeh Deri...

Israel: Will the dismissal of Minister of Interior and Health Aryeh Deri weaken the government coalition? | France24 Arabic إسرائيل: هل تُضعف إقالة وزير الداخلية...

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 | BRIEFING, SERIES, OR...

Road To Abraham Accords & The Path Ahead

Normalization, Peace & Israel's Geostrategic Environment | The Road to The Abraham Accords & The Path Ahead - Download this Briefing ...

Geopolitics of Jerusalem

GEOPOLITICS OF JERUSALEM | SEEING IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING & NOTHING STANDS ALONE This OUTDOOR BRIEFING / INTEL-EDVENTURE takes place...

QATAR | THE PRINCE WHO WANTS TO BE KING

Our Regional Guest | Abdulla Aljenaid | عبد الله الجنيد Abdulla Aljenaid عبد الله الجنيدGeopolitical Columnist – (Geopolitics, Security, and...

The Iranian-Arab Power Struggle Reaches The Pitch

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.

Gaza Border | What Drives the Conflict?

GAZA BORDER | WHAT DRIVES THE CONFLICT? WHAT CAN YOU DO? - Download this Tour This OUTDOOR BRIEFING / INTEL-EDVENTURE...

Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount Visit Puts Israel’s Arab Allies in Tight Spot, Avi Melamed Warns

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...

اقتحام باحة المسجد الأقصى: أي انعكاسات؟ | Breaking into the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque: any repercussions? France24

Breaking into the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque, any repercussions? | France24 اقتحام باحة المسجد الأقصى: أي انعكاسات؟ | فرانس 24 Avi Melamed, speaking Arabic, is...

Reactions to Rumors of Nasrallah Stroke or Death Demonstrate Intense Hatred Many Arabs have for Hezbollah Leader

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...

LEBANON Insights

Spiraling towards total collapse, Lebanon is, first and foremost, a victim of itself.

Jerusalem | Build Your Geopolitical Database

Jerusalem | Build Your Geopolitical Database BRIEFING ONE SESSION PRESENTATION + Q & A...

Morocco & Israel celebrate two years of normalized relations Pt2

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...

NORMALIZATION Insights

Gulf sends message to Israel. Don't take normalization for granted. Road ahead depends on the actions & policies of new Israeli government.

Morocco & Israel celebrate two years of normalized relations

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...

The World Cup, The Palestinian Issue and Middle Eastern Politics

For the Palestinians, expressions of support during the World Cup were a source of encouragement and satisfaction - even if it was temporary.

Gaza Strip & Israel | What Fuels The Conflict?

THE GAZA STRIP & ISRAEL | What fuels the conflict? What can you do? - Download this Briefing THIS BRIEFING...

Lebanese Border

LEBANESE BORDER This OUTDOOR BRIEFING / INTEL-EDVENTURE takes place in NORTHERN ISRAEL on the ISRAELI-LEBANESE BORDER Number of Locations | One ...

La Guarida del León contra Israel: por qué la próxima intifada no será como las anteriores

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:...

Iranian Crescent | Structure, Impact & Ramifications

The Iranian Crescent | Structure, Impact & Ramifications BRIEFING, SERIES, OR COURSE ONE TO FIVE SESSIONS ...

Golan Heights [Syrian Border]

GOLAN HEIGHTS This OUTDOOR BRIEFING / INTEL-EDVENTURE takes place in NORTHERN ISRAEL in the GOLAN HEIGHTS on the ISRAELI-SYRIAN BORDER Number...

How the Middle East Shapes the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | A VIEW FROM THE REGIONHOW THE MIDDLE EAST SHAPES THE CONFLICT BRIEFING, SERIES, OR COURSE ...

Behind The Scenes of the Conflict in the Old City

JERUSALEM & THE ISRAELI-ARAB CONFLICT | BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT IN THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM This INTELL-ITOUR™...

The West Bank Judea & Samaria | Two People, One Land, Many Narratives

THE WEST BANK, JUDEA & SAMARIA | TWO PEOPLE, ONE LAND, MANY NARRATIVES This INTELLI-TOUR takes place in the WEST BANK / JUDEA...

PALESTINIAN Insights

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.

Hamas Plans on its 35th Anniversary Could Backfire Once Again

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.

West Failed To Recognize Iranian Threat Until It Reached Its Backyard | MediaLine

West Failed To Recognize Iranian Threat Until It Reached Its Backyard, Experts Say Article by MAYA MARGIT quoting Avi Melamed's insights & warnings about "How...

Israeli Society 2023 | Pragmatism & Paradoxes

Israeli Society 2023 | Pragmatism & Paradoxes BRIEFING ONE SESSION PRESENTATION + Q & A...

Talkline With Zev Brenner | Getting back on track with the Palestinians

45 min interview of Avi Melamed by Zev Brenner for the Talkline Podcast | December 2022 The latest interview of Avi Melamed on the Podcast...

The ABC’s of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict [Jerusalem / Road 6 / Gaza Envelope]

THE ABC'S OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT THIS OUTDOOR BRIEFING / INTEL-EDVENTURE CAN TAKE PLACE IN JERUSALEM OR IN THE SHARON AREA ALONG...

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Build Your Database

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Build Your Database BRIEFING ONE SESSION PRESENTATION + Q & A...

THE HIJAB UPRISING IN IRAN | 2022

Our Regional Guest | Meir Javedanfar  | میر جاودانفرמאיר ג'וודנפר This Briefing Room explores the reasons for the recent THE HIJAB UPRISING  IN IRAN, 2022,a atruggle...

Lions Den Popularity Shows Divide Between Palestinian People & Its Leaders

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...

The Uprising In Iran | A Struggle Over Identity – This Is Why

The Uprising in Iran is a Struggle Over Identity | This is Why, Originally published in USA Today | November 30, 2022, as well...

Avi Melamed interview on JBS | In the News: Security Escalation in Israel | November, 2022

30 min interview of Avi Melamed by Shahar Azani for JBS ’s "In The News program" The latest interview of Avi Melamed by Shahar Azani...

Pay Close Attention to Growing Popularity of Lion’s Den Terror Group

Avi Melamed’s Insight about the Lion’s Den terror group continues to be quoted. Read the article in the JewishPress by Hana Levi Julian -...

Avi Melamed Warns Against Actions That Can Further Destabilize West Bank

Quoted in The Jewish Chronicle, Avi Melamed warned against actions that could further destabilize the West Bank, full article in The Jewish Chronicleby Georgia...

The Briefing Room

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Upsurge In Violence Heightens Anxiety Over Stability of West Bank

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...

Jerusalem Press Club | Interview: Jerusalem Bombers Aimed for Rash Israeli Response

Interview by the Jerusalem Press Club of Avi Melamed, a senior Arab affairs analyst, expert in the field of terror, analyses today's terror bombings...

Avi Melamed in All-Israel News

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 on CBN, interview about The Lions Den Palestinian Militia | November 2022

5 min interview of Avi Melamed with #ChrisMitchell CBN about the #Nablus-based #LionsDen Palestinian militia. I explain why it's gaining popularity, the insights its...

2022 World Cup in Qatar, the title match is idealpolitik vs. realpolitik

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the title match is idealpolitik vs realpolitik Originally published in USA Today | 2022 November 18...

خط التماس | Kav Ha Tefer | קו התפר | A Film and Discussion About Jerusalem ***COMING SOON***

The Seam Line | A Film and Discussion About Jerusalem BRIEFING ONE SESSION 45 -...

The UAE Resistance Union Against Normalization

The UAE Resistance Union Against Normalization appeared in August 2020. The term 'union' is somewhat confusing because it is not a structured organization but...

Inside the Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives

Inside the Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives ITME PRAXIS THE PROGRAM IN ITS ENTIRETY IS A FULL YEAR (WITH...

Israel’s Northern Front | The Iranian Shi’ite Crescent & Corridor [Lebanese & Syrian Borders]

ISRAEL'S NORTHERN FRONT | THE IRANIAN SHI'ITE CRESCENT & CORRIDOR This INTELLI-TOUR takes place in NORTHERN Israel on the LEBANESE and SYRIAN...

The Anti-Terror Fence [In Jerusalem or along Road 6 in the Sharon Region]

THE ANTI-TERROR FENCE THIS OUTDOOR BRIEFING INTEL-EDVENTURE TAKES PLACE IN JERUSALEM or ALONG ROAD 6 IN THE SHARON REGION Number...

Jerusalem Post Avi Melamed comments on the current events in Iran

Find Avi Melamed ’s comments on the current events in Iran published in the Jerusalem Post. Article by FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE, SARA MILLER/...

Podcast on Radio JAI | New Book Interview

Listen to the Podcast on Radio JAI of Avi’s interview (in Hebrew) and his latest book, Inside the Middle East, Entering a new era....

Shin-Bet Chief Warns Israel

Shin-Bet Chief Warns Israel, Internal Division is Making Country Vulnerable to More Terror Attacks Below the coverage of Avi Melamed’s comments about Iranian proxies escalating...

Abraham Accords 2 years Anniversary on CBN

We’re pleased to share the airing of Avi Melamed’s interview about the Abraham Accords 2 years Anniversary on CBN | Christian Broadcast Network. The segment...

Avi Melamed’s Thoughts On The Growth Of The Abraham Accords [that appeared in the jewish news press]

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...

EFE article with Avi’s comments about the Abraham Accords anniversary

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 Comments On The Anniversary Of The Abraham Accords that appeared in the Arabic Press

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...

New nuclear deal with Iran I24 NEWS

Avi Melamed shedding light on the new nuclear deal with Iran on I24 News in english - (August 30, 2022) https://youtu.be/DSNNRGLsghw If you want to have...

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Sinai Border

Egypt and Israel have had a Peace Treaty since 1979, yet ... THIS INTEL-EDVENTURE TAKES PLACE INTHE SOUTH OF ISRAEL - SINAI BORDER...

The Red Sea and Jordanian Borders

Eilat, one of the most strategic and least explored security regions in Israel Eilat borders Jordan – Israel’s most peaceful border, the Sinai desert –...

Inside the Chaotic Middle East With Avi Melamed

Click Here to Hear the Podcast @ futureofjewish.substack.com Avi Melamed is a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Official on Arab Affairs, which propelled him...

Is Another Violent Round Between Israel & Gaza Around the Corner?

Israeli Flags in Jerusalem & Threats of War From Hamas & Islamic Jihad in Palestine (PIJ) |Is Another Violent Round Between Israel & Gaza...

“Defending Al-Aqsa” & Politics in the Middle East

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...

Current Israeli-Palestinian Environment | Avi Melamed | I24 NEWS English (April 13, 2022)

Avi Melamed analyzes the current Israeli-Palestinian environment and what we can expect in the near future. https://youtu.be/nf0k8x9ZxNo Follow me on Twitter @AviMelamed; Facebook @InsideTheMiddleEast; for more...

People of the Pod – Solving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – A New Perspective

Click Here to Hear the Podcast @ People of the Pod | www.ajc.org When it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the pathway to peace has...

Operation Breakwater: Israel launches mission to counter terror

Melamed says 'We’ve been through these waves of terror in the past' Avi Melamed, the CEO and founder of Inside the Middle East - Intelligence...

Peacebuilding & Advocacy 101 – Understanding Middle East Realities – Podcast

Podcast Hosted by Orly Benaroch Light:Entrepreneur, Business Market Developments, Women's Achievement & Empowerment, Human Rights Defender, Speaker, Children's Book Author, and Mom. Avi Melamed is...

The Washington Outsider Report EP23 with Avi Melamed

Podcast with Avi Melamed, a former #Israeli #intelligence officer, & Arab affairs specialist discussing his latest book on The Washington Outsider #Report on The...

Houthi Attack on the UAE | Iran Attempting to Dictate the Deterrence Equation

INFORMATION 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...

Iran & UAE | Avi Melamed on I24 News | December 29, 2021

Avi Melamed talks about Iran and the strengthening of the relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. https://youtu.be/o-NSkVEQl7Y Follow me on Twitter @AviMelamed; Facebook @InsideTheMiddleEast;...

Israel & Palestine – Avi Melamed on I24 News | December 29, 2021

Avi Melamed analyzes the current relationship between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. https://youtu.be/ikJ8eqtzqpM Follow me on Twitter @AviMelamed; Facebook @InsideTheMiddleEast; for more Videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/AviMelamed I...

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