Armed conflict and political violenceSevere
Sustained lethal conflict or armed violence is being reported.
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Palestine political and security risk assessment
Palestine carries a high level of political and security risk for business. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 4 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Band 4 of 5
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Middle East
Palestine
What is the political and security risk in Palestine right now?
Palestine carries a high level of political and security risk for business. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 4 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings and heavy reporting of armed violence.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 4.3% in 2025 with inflation at 9.8%.
What are the main risks of operating in Palestine?
Staff movement and duty of careHigh
Foreign governments advise against non essential travel to the country or large parts of it.
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What has changed recently in Palestine?
Palestine moved up 1 this week and fell 1 point over the last 12 weeks, from 62 to 61.
- Protest and riot reporting up week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Palestine stays in the High band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 75% of GDP (2025 data). Map tier one and tier two suppliers here and hold buffer stock for critical inputs.
Operations need dedicated security support and contingency plans.
Key facts
GDPUS$17.2 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth4.3%Latest data, 2025
Inflation9.8%Latest data, 2025
Trade75% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Ores and metals14% of goods exportsLatest data, 2023
Food exports21% of goods exportsLatest data, 2023
Population5.4 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Palestine threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Palestine for business?
Palestine carries a high level of political and security risk for business. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 4 of 5), up 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Palestine?
The main risk drivers are armed conflict and political violence (severe); staff movement and duty of care (high); protest and civil unrest (guarded). Sustained lethal conflict or armed violence is being reported.
What is the outlook for Palestine?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Palestine stays in the High band through the end of December.
How often is the Palestine risk assessment updated?
The Palestine threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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