RAFAH DISPLACEMENT camp after Israeli air strike (Wikipedia).

The Israeli strike that hit a tent camp in the city of Rafah in Gaza is now being called “a tragic mistake” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

At least 45 people, possibly mostly civilians, perished in the attack and the fire that followed. Initially the Israeli military claimed on Sunday it had staged a “precise air strike” killing two Hamas militants.

“Despite our utmost efforts not to harm innocent civilians, last night there was a tragic mistake,” said Netanyahu. He promised an investigation.

Palestinian rescue officials allege that of the 45, at least 12 women and eight children were killed.

Bill Walton, basketball star, dead at 71.

BILL WALTON, 1974 (Wikipedia).

UCLA basketball great and NBA legend Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71 from cancer.

Walton led the UCLA men’s basketball team to two NCAA championships and played on two NBA title teams. His two college championship teams had a combined 60-0 record, and won 88 consecutive games.

After graduating from UCLA he led the Portland Trailblazers to the NBA title in his rookie year, but persistent foot injuries kept him from being as dominant in the pros as in college. He later played fo the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics.

He eventually found a role as  a TV broadcaster covering NBA basketball games.

Sports: An off day after off-days

The Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers are both slumping and are probably welcoming a break today (Monday).

The Halos had no game scheduled and will start a series on Tuesday at the Big A hosting the New York Yankees.

The Blue Crew’s game in New York against the Mets was postponed due to the threat of rain. It’s planned to be made up on Tuesday as part of a double-header.

Weather: A little bit warmer

Temperatures in our West Orange County area will rise modestly to the mid-70s.  Tuesday is expected to have morning clouds and afternoon sun with a daytime high of 73 and an overnight low of 59. The rest of the week will have partly cloudy skies with highs in the 73-74 range.