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.
Settlers in the West Bank have killed at least 20 Palestinians since the start of the war in Gaza.
This Q&A explores the roots of the July 2025 escalation in southern Syria and Israel’s subsequent response to the violence.
ACLED's expert comments on intercommunal violence in Syria's south and how Israel has violently intervened to demand a complete demilitarization.
Analysis of conflicts in Gaza, Iran-Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and the West Bank with a focus on aid-related violence and military actions.
In this Q&A, ACLED Senior Analyst Dr. Ameneh Mehvar breaks down how the Israel-Iran conflict unfolded, what it achieved, and what the current ceasefire might mean for the future.
Watch the recorded webinar for a discussion unpacking the Red Sea crisis, broader regional dynamics, and the deeper realities behind public claims.
This report contrasts the rhetoric and facts behind the US and the Houthis around the attacks in the Red Sea and the regional crisis.
US airstrikes on Iran escalate tensions with limited Houthi response.
The US strikes on Iran represent a significant escalation, yet may not achieve the strategic outcome sought by Washington.
ACLED's expert comments on the ongoing violence around aid distribution in Gaza amid the Israel-Iran conflict.