Education:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Middle Eastern Studies
About:
Avi Melamed, former Israeli Senior Official on Arab Affairs and Regional Expert is today an independent Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst, and lecturer specializing in the current affairs of ...
Tagline:
A New Middle East Requires a New Understanding
Bragging Rights:
Fluent in Arabic and Israeli- Jew with a unique understanding of Arab society and culture, Avi spent over twenty years living in Arab cities and communities throughout the region, often in high-risk positions at sensitive times. During the first Intifada he was appointed the youngest-ever Deputy Advisor on Arab affairs to the Mayor of Jerusalem, Teddy Kollek and later he served in the Ehud Olmert administration as Senior Advisor. He was instrumental in developing Israeli policy in and around Jerusalem, and represented the city in local and international forums. He held various Intelligence and Counterterrorism field positions in delicate areas on behalf of the Israeli Defense Forces, the Israeli government, and Israeli security and intelligence services including the Mossad, Shabak, and 8200.