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October 7, 2019
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 than 100 protestors have been killed, and more than 6,000 have been injured. This is not the first time such protests have broken out in Iraq – particularly in Baghdad and southern Iraq. And like before, most of the protesters are Shi’ites. However, there…

September 18, 2019
September 14 Attack on Saudi Arabia | Regional Perspectives
The September 14th Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia is a moment of truth for the West and its Middle East allies. The West is clearly eager to avoid a direct confrontation with Iran. Some argue – at all costs. On the other hand, the Arab Gulf monarchies, Jordan, and Israel are determined to thwart Iran's hegemonic vision at all costs. Because…

September 13, 2019
Part 2 | Alarms on the Lebanese-Israeli Border Might be Last Wake Up Call for Western Leaders
In Part 1 of this Article, I explained and contextualized the events of September 1 on the Israeli Lebanese border. I ended the article by saying the following: "It is likely that yesterday’s short round between Israel and Hezbollah might be the last wake-up call for Western leaders. It should be clear that the potential for a severe, rapid escalation…

September 11, 2019
Alarms on the Lebanese – Israeli Border (Part 2) Iran’s Hegemonic Modus Operandi
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- Gaza Strip
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Israel and the Muslim world
- Lebanon
- Militant Islam
- Palestinians
- United States
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In Part 1 of this Article, I explained and contextualized the events of September 1 on the Israeli Lebanese border. I ended the article by saying the following: "It is likely that yesterday’s short round between Israel and Hezbollah might be the last wake-up call for Western leaders. It should be clear that the potential for a severe, rapid escalation…

September 2, 2019
Alarms on the Lebanese-Israeli Border Might be Last Wake Up Call for Western Leaders (Part 1)
This short document is being written in light of a seemingly – for now – contained, short round of violence between Israel and Hezbollah on September 1, 2019. In Part 1 of this 2-part article, I will briefly explain how and why we have reached this phase. And in Part 2 I will explain what must be done to prevent…

August 26, 2019
Avi on I24 News | August 25, 2019 | Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Hezbollah

July 13, 2019
Belly Dancing In Baghdad
Iran wants to gain control of the area from Iran to the Mediterranean Sea. The way they are attempting to do that is through flooding the area with militants and missiles. Controlling Iraq is critical to that end.

June 26, 2019
A Significant Nomination in Iraq
Will Iran increase and perhaps escalate their attacks on U.S. assets in Iraq? Or does the Iranian compromise signal that they are interested in calming tensions with the US and that they will stop using their proxies in Iraq to provoke the U.S?

June 24, 2019
A Dangerous Loop in The Arab (Persian) Gulf
The U.S restraint that followed Iran’s shooting down of the drone on June 20th is not – and will not, be reciprocated by Iran. Quite the opposite.

June 20, 2019
Critical Day in the Arab (Persian) Gulf – June 20th, 2019
Information: On June 20th Iran shot down an advanced US military drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran argues the drone infiltrated Iranian territory. The US denies the drone was in Iranian airspace. Reportedly, U.S. Central Command spokesperson, Navy Captain Bill Urban said, “This was an unprovoked attack on a U.S. surveillance asset in international airspace.” Analysis: Over the past…

May 20, 2019
Escalation in the Arab (Persian) Gulf: Observations, Evaluation, Prediction
As the countdown toward a US-Iran collision continues, the Mullah regime particularly relies on the American media who are overwhelmingly and quite shockingly biased - taking Iran's side,” wrote Lebanese American Political Analyst, Raghida Dergham, on May 17. “The Western media leads a massive campaign targeting Saudi Arabia, yet totally ignores Iran's regional expansion policy in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and…

May 10, 2019
A Hot Summer Ahead…
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- Avi's Predictions & Reality
- Gaza Strip
- Iran
- Israel
- Palestinians
- United States
- West Bank
At this point in time, Iran has a strong interest in an all out massive Israeli-Palestinian war.

March 29, 2019
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 positions of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Palestine in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s retaliation sparked 36 hours of exchange of fire between the sides. As of March 28th, the hostilities have ceased. Yet it is Important to…

February 13, 2019
Poland Summit Strives for Stability in the Middle East
FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Poland Summit Strives for Stability in the Middle East (as published in The Atlantic Council IranSource) BY AVI MELAMED US and Poland flags (US State Department) The Trump administration accurately identified the Iranian threat and has, on some significant issues, acted accordingly—including the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the application of…
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