Sofia Alvarez

1 month ago | forbiddenstories.org | Sofia Alvarez

On October 9, 2024, Fadi Al-Wahidi was reporting alongside a crew of journalists from Al Jazeera, Al Araby TV, and others, in the Al Saftawi area near Jabalia, when what they claim was an “Israeli quadcopter” initiated a chase that ended with Al-Wahidi being shot in the neck. Forbidden Stories and its partners reconstructed the event that has paralyzed both of his legs.

1 month ago | theintercept.com | Hoda Osman |Farah Al Jallad |Sofia Alvarez

This investigation, conducted by Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, is part of the Gaza Project, a collaboration involving over 40 journalists from 12 organizations coordinated by Forbidden Stories. The image of Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi lying motionless on the pavement quickly spread among journalists in Gaza. His press vest is visible but it turned out to be useless; he was shot in the neck, just above the flak jacket.

Feb 8, 2025 | arij.net | Hoda Osman |Farah Al Jallad |Sofia Alvarez

By Hoda Osman, Farah Jallad and Sofía Álvarez Jurado This investigation, conducted by Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, is part of the Gaza Project, a collaboration involving over 40 journalists from 12 organizations coordinated by Forbidden Stories. Key Findings Geolocation: Fadi and his colleagues were outside the "red" evacuation area, in the "yellow" zone designated by the Israeli military the day before the attack.

Jun 24, 2024 | forbiddenstories.org | Sofia Alvarez |Youssr Youssef

On May 4, 2024, two journalists from Al Araby TV who were covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank were fired upon. Forbidden Stories and its partners reconstructed the trajectory of the first shot that hit the camera, determining that it came from Israeli forces vehicles parked only about sixty meters away.

Mar 19, 2024 | thedial.world | Sofia Alvarez

Fuente-Tójar was once a town of 3,000, but that number has dwindled as people — especially the youth — move away for better employment opportunities. The loss of population has changed the town. Every summer, it used to host a scavenger hunt. The entire community would wear costumes, decorate the buildings, organize games and even shows. The last one took place in 2016. Now there aren’t enough young people to take care of the preparations.