PALESTINIANS at rally supporting Hamas (Shutterstock).
A protracted war between Hamas and Israel may be in the offing, as Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a “long and difficult” conflict on Saturday.
Since most of the Gaza Strip is highly-dense residential areas, difficult and costly “house-to-house” combat between Hamasmilitants and Israeli troops is expected.
Following Friday’s bombardment which knocked out most electronic communication in Gaza, considerable progress was made Saturday to restore some service.
Pence drops out of GOP race
MIKE PENCE, ex-vice president.
Former vice president Mike Pence announced on Saturday that he would end his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
“It’s become clear to me that this is not my time,” said Pence at a meeting with Jewish donors. Pence was vice president under Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021 and a strong supporter, but broke with the former president over efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Pence, like other contenders, struggled to attract many supporters and much campaign cash because of the popularity of Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination.
Sports: Trojans, Bruins post wins
The Trojans (now 7-2) rallied to defeat Cal (3-5) by the score of 50-49, winning in the final seconds when the Golden Bears fell short of a two-point try.
The Bruins (8-2) pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Colorado (4-4) by 28-16 at the Rose Bowl.
WORLD SERIES: The Arizona Diamondbacks tied the World Series at one win apiece as the hammered to Texas Rangers 9-1 in Arlington.
The D-backs out-hit the Rangers 16-4 and benefitted from a strong pitching performance by Merrill Kelly, who pitched seven strong innings, yielding just three hits, and one earned run. He struck out10 batters and walked one.
Weather: Some summer sun
Sunny skies – not often seen here recently – will make a brief visit to our West Orange County area soon. Sunday will be sunny and windy with a daytime high of 81 and an overnight low of 56. Monday is expected to be sunny with a high of 85 (55). A forecast of “mostly summer” weather is expected for Tuesday and temps of 88 (58).