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CIR is a global leader in open-source investigations, exposing and disrupting malign actors wherever they operate. Our teams investigate foreign influence operations, document harm in conflict environments and expose networks responsible for online manipulation and other harmful activity. At the heart of our approach is a distinctive combination of deep local expertise and cutting-edge investigative methods. By working with regional analysts, civil society partners and technical specialists, we are able to rapidly collect, verify and analyse digital evidence from some of the world’s most challenging environments.

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CIR aims to expose harm globally, online and offline, especially in violent conflicts.

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Ceasefire Displacement Israel-Gaza War

3rd Nov 26

“Nothing to return to”: Israel’s demolitions and settlements in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon

CIR verified 81 incidents across Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon between 1 July and 28 September 2026, which indicate that Israel’s government and military appear to be pursuing a systematic expansion of its territory.