The ceasefire in Gaza held in October as low-level violence continued, while the ceasefire in Lebanon approached one year under strain, and settler violence against olive harvesters in the West Bank reached a record high.
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
ACLED CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments on clan violence in Gaza.
Two years after the 7 October 2023 attacks, Israel’s war with Hamas has spilled beyond Gaza. Scroll through this report to learn about the conflict in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iran.
The strategic balance of power in the Middle East now favors Israel, as two of Iran's key security pillars — regional influence through Axis of Resistance non-state actors and missile and drone capabilities — appear strained.
While the IDF has managed to inflict substantial damage on Hamas and Hezbollah, the prospects for lasting peace remain bleak.
This report provides an overview of conflict dynamics in Syria involving HTS, SNA, SDF, and IS.
Key trends in Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, and Yemen during November 2024.
Infographic on political violence data and key events in Syria from 1 Dec 2023 to 29 Nov 2024.
Infographic on political violence data and key events in Palestine, from December 2023 to November 2024.
Snapshot of political violence data and events in Mexico from 1 December 2023 to 29 November 2024.
Analysis of recent events in Syria involving HTS-led forces and intensification of attacks by Syrian and Russian forces.
Current geopolitical updates: intense fighting in Gaza, Iran-Israel clashes, Iraq's operations against ISIL, and escalating violence in Lebanon and Syria. Yemen sees increased Houthi attacks.
Analysis of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, focusing on airstrikes, ground operations, and their impacts in Lebanon.