International
Death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip and the West Bank rises to 11,360
November 14 |
The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed Monday that the death toll from Israeli army attacks in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has risen to 11,360 since last October 7; while the number of wounded has reached 28,200.
According to the agency, the death toll includes 4,609 children, 3,100 women and 678 elderly people. Meanwhile, in the West Bank region, more than 180 people have been killed and 2,700 injured.
Although, according to the health ministry, it is difficult to keep accurate statistics on the number of deaths due to the loss of communication, it specified that some 3,250 Gazans are missing or under the rubble of the buildings attacked, among them 1,700 children.
The Ministry of Health also denounced that in Al-Shifa hospital six premature babies died along with nine other patients, after the exhaustion of fuels and after several departments were put out of service by direct bombardments.
The shelling of this hospital compound intensified since last November 11, and oxygen tanks, water tanks and the well, maternity wards and wards for patients with cardiovascular problems were seriously damaged.
In addition, at least 202 health personnel and 36 members of the Civil Defense were killed.
Regarding infrastructure, the agency reported that 60 ambulances have been destroyed and 53 are out of service; and 278 schools are devastated.
Of the 35 hospitals in Gaza, 25 are out of service and of the 72 primary care clinics, some 53 are out of service due to lack of fuel and damage from the attacks.
In addition, some 10,000 cancer patients treated in Al-Rantisi and Al-Turki hospitals are at risk of death after they were expelled from the hospitals.
Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian territory continued today, when at least 31 civilians were killed and dozens injured in an attack on 12 homes in the Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
International
20th Festival Salvadoreñísimo brings together thousands of salvadorans in Houston
Parades, baton twirlers, and a mix of Salvadoran and international music set the tone for the 20th edition of the Festival Salvadoreñísimo, held in Houston, Texas, with Tony Villatoro once again leading the organization.
This year, the highly anticipated event moved to a new venue: The Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, within the “space city.” Despite the scorching sun of the open-air setting, spirits remained high, and a brief drizzle later brought relief and renewed energy to the celebration.
More than 5,000 Salvadorans gathered at the park, joining with Guatemalans, Hondurans, and even Mexicans to commemorate 204 years of independence for El Salvador and Central America. The festival was marked by a family-friendly atmosphere, where traditional foods such as pupusas, panes con gallina, pastelitos, and horchata could not be missed.
“Twenty years with this festival, and I am very grateful to the Salvadoran community that always shows up. Thanks to them, the sponsors, and to Diario El Salvador for supporting us since the beginning,” said Tony Villatoro, as more compatriots continued arriving to the celebration.
“I am satisfied. I didn’t expect this level of attendance, especially since we were trying a new outdoor venue with some challenges, but we made it through successfully,” Villatoro added.
The Festival Salvadoreñísimo, now a two-decade-long tradition, once again took place as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when independence festivities run from mid-September through October.
International
El Salvador unveils 2025-2029 National Reintegration Plan for returned migrants
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the National Reintegration Plan for Returned Salvadorans 2025-2029, a strategy designed to create greater opportunities, ensure access to quality services, and provide a favorable environment for Salvadorans returning to their home country to rebuild their lives.
The initiative is supported by the United Nations Network on Migration, coordinated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), financed by the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), and backed by the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Migration Unit.
During the presentation, Vice Minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility Cindy Mariella Portal emphasized that migrants often face multiple challenges upon returning to their communities.
“That is why we are implementing actions that generate real and sustainable opportunities for these individuals,” she stated.
International
Authorities capture CJNG financial chief in international airport operation
A man identified as the main financial operator of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was arrested Thursday at Mexico City’s international airport, authorities reported.
The individual, named by Mexican media as Óscar Antonio Álvarez, was apprehended during an operation involving the army, navy, National Guard, police, and the attorney general’s office, according to a joint statement.
Álvarez is considered the primary financial operator of a criminal group originating in Jalisco, and the capture took place at Benito Juárez Airport as he arrived on a flight from Barcelona, Spain.
Authorities stated that Álvarez faces charges of organized crime and money laundering, specifically for receiving and transferring illicit funds. His work with the CJNG reportedly included purchasing properties and managing businesses in the tequila and livestock sectors.
According to El Universal, Álvarez was directly under the command of Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho”, the cartel’s top leader, for whom the U.S. offers a $15 million reward.
The CJNG, which operates throughout Mexico and in various parts of the world, was designated earlier this year as a “foreign terrorist organization” by the U.S. government.
Álvarez was handed over to the federal public prosecutor to determine his legal situation, the report added.
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