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The legality of Israel’s six-decade occupation of Palestine is being debated before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, in The Netherlands.

Israel’s presence in Gaza and other Palestinian territories was termed “colonialism” and “apartheid” by Riyad al-Maliki, Palestine’s foreign minister.

The hearings will last six days with representatives from over four dozen nations expected to speak on the status of Palestine.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the court’s actions to be “despicable” and “disgraceful.”

Anti-ship missile damages ship

In what’s considered of the most-damaging attacks by Houthis rebels in Yemen, an anti-ship missile  targeted the Rubymar on Monday, causing the crew to abandon the vessel.

Two missiles were reportedly fired at the cargo ship, one striking it. The attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of  Eden are said to be attempts to influence or force Israel to end its military operations in Gaza.

Sports: Ducks were hot in Buffalo

With two goals by Frank Vatrano, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at KeyBank Center Monday morning.

Mason McTavish had three assists for the Orange County team and John Gibson made 24 saves. It was the team’s second win in three games and improved the Ducks’ record to 20-33-2, good for 42 points and seventh place in the NHL Western Conference.

Weather: Rain will give way to clouds

In our West Orange County area, rain is expected to persist for two days, followed by clouds on the way to the weekend. Tuesday will have some wet stuff (95 percent chance) with a daytime high of 60 and an overnight low of 53.  Wednesday should bring us morning showers with a high of 64 (50). Thursday’s weather improves to morning clouds and afternoon sun with a high of 66 (50). Friday is expected to warm to 69 (50) with partly cloudy skies.