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.
Muaz Al-Abdullah, ACLED's Middle East Research Manager, discusses recent clashes in Syria's coastal region and their aftermath.
Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank, and Yemen face significant unrest and conflict escalation.
Houthi repression, political dissent, tribal disorder, and infighting in Ibb, Yemen.
While the fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues under mounting strain, the situation along the buffer zone remains tense.
Nearly 70 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank amid rising violence and new security measures.
Ceasefire agreements and violent incidents in Gaza, Lebanon, Red Sea, Syria, West Bank, and Yemen.
The continued presence of Israeli forces in Lebanon raises concerns about potential conflict, despite a ceasefire.
Violence in Gaza decreased, tensions persist between Lebanon and Israel, Houthi confrontations rise.
On 8 December 2024, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led forces took over Damascus, marking the end of Assad rule.
Ten years after capturing Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the Houthis—also known as Ansar Allah—have reached the peak of their military strength, political influence, and popular support.