DAMAGE FROM air strikes in Gaza (Wikipedia).

Hospitals in Gaza are overflowing with wounded people and many could die if food, water and more medical supplies are not provided.

That’s what The New York Times is reporting on Sunday. The blockade imposed by Israel since the outbreak of war between the Hamas militants and Israeli forces has squeezed the supply of items of necessity, including fuels to provide heating, light and transportation.

A total of 2,670 Palestinians have been killed and 9,600 hurt since the fighting began when Hamas forces attacked nine days ago. An estimated 1,300 Israelis have died.

The Israeli government is vowing to destroy Hamas and assume authority over the area, located at the south on the border withe Egypt.

Iran warns of a wider war

HAMAS vs. Israel (Shutterstock).

The death of Palestinian civilians could prompt a “wider war”in the Middle East, Iranian leaders warned on Sunday.

According to United Press International, at issue are retaliations by Israeli forces against Hamas rocket fire and raids.  Air attacks on residential areas of Gaza have killed thousands, including those seeking to flee the war-torn area.

Israelis counters that many – if not most – of the rockets fired at them are launched from such districts.

TV stars Somers dies at 76

Suzanne Somers, star of the popular Seventies TV comedy “Three’s Company,” has died at the age of 76 in Palm Springs.

The cause of death is believed to be breast cancer.

Somers, in addition to acting, wrote several books and worked as a spokesperson for products.

Rams run wild over Cardinals

The Los Angeles Rams switched to a run-first offense in the second half and defeated the Arizona Cardinals 28-9 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Trailing 9-6 at the half, the home team began to rely on running back Kyren Williams, whose successes – he rambled for 153 yards and a touchdown – allowed the Rams to open up their passing attack as Cooper Kupp caught seven receptions for 148 yards and a score.

Matthew Stafford completed 15-of-24 passes for 228 yards and one TD. Brett Maher kicked four field goals for the Rams.

The Rams, now 2-2, will travel to play the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) next Sunday.  The Cardinals (1-5) will visit the Seattle Seahawks (3-2).

 USC, UCLA tumble in AP Poll

After Saturday’s 48-20 loss to Notre Dame, USC tumbled eight slots in the AP Football Top 25 to 16th. UCLA, a 36-24 loser to Oregon State, fell seven to 25th.

Still in the the top spot at number one is Georgia (7-0), followed by Michigan (7-0), Ohio State (6-0), Florida State (6-0) and Washington (6-0) in the top five.

The next five are Oklahoma (6-0), Penn State (6-0), Texas (5-1), Oregon (5-1) and North Carolina (6-0). Notre Dame (6-2) jumped six spots to 15th.

Weather:  Headed toward 90

Our West Orange County area is headed toward mid-summer weather. The forecast calls for the daytime high to hit 90 by Thursday. Monday will reach 83 with an overnight low of 60 under partly cloudy skies. There will be a dip to 83 (61) on Tuesday with morning clouds and afternoon sun. Wednesday will see a return of partly cloudy conditions with a high of 85 (64).