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Satellite imagery and videos shared on social media lay bare the scale of damage to croplands, fishing vessels, markets and the Port of Gaza, while analysis uncovers potential signs of siege tactics, aid disruption, and starvation as a means of warfare.

Investigators verified over 1,300 incidents in total, using digital investigation techniques to verify destruction, violence and visible casualties using footage and images shared online, satellite imagery and other types of open source material. 

Four investigators share their thoughts and experiences from the past year – providing insights into the role open source research has played in the conflict and the personal challenges they have faced.

Several CIR open source investigators shed light on the challenges of investigating human rights abuses and war crimes.