Israel
Two years since 7 October: Israel’s forever wars across the Middle East
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.
Middle East Overview: October 2025
Military pressure in Gaza City escalated as a ceasefire outline emerged, renewed confrontations broke out between government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces in northern Syria, and an uptick of Houthi attacks in Israel prompted Israel’s deadly retaliation this past month
Gaza after two years: As Israel expands control and sows chaos, Hamas adapts to survive
A look at Israel’s campaign to degrade Hamas since March and what remains of the group’s strength today, along with Israel’s weaponization of aid and claims of systematic aid diversion by Hamas.
Israel’s strikes in Qatar: an attack on diplomacy — Expert comment
Israel’s recent attempted assassination of Hamas’ top political leader in Qatar has sparked widespread condemnation from the international community.
Middle East Overview: September 2025
Israeli activity in Gaza declined amid daily pauses, Iraq saw the most serious intra-Kurdish confrontation since 2003 ahead of elections, protests in Israel failed to shift war policy, and Israeli strikes killed the Houthi prime minister in Yemen.
Q&A: Sectarian tensions and Israeli strategy in southern Syria
This Q&A explores the roots of the July 2025 escalation in southern Syria and Israel’s subsequent response to the violence.
Israel’s campaign in Syria enters new phase amid al-Suwayda escalation — Expert Comment
ACLED's expert comments on intercommunal violence in Syria's south and how Israel has violently intervened to demand a complete demilitarization.
A year of multi-front conflict: Israeli military operations in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon
While the IDF has managed to inflict substantial damage on Hamas and Hezbollah, the prospects for lasting peace remain bleak.
Q&A: Behind the data on the Israel-Hezbollah war
Analysis of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, focusing on airstrikes, ground operations, and their impacts in Lebanon.
Middle East crisis: A year of war in numbers
Key figures on violence by and against Israel since 7 October 2023, including attacks in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.