HAMAS vs. Israel (Shutterstock).

The “current phase” of fighting in Gaza against Hamas militants could be “winding down,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, but another war in Lebanon could follow.

Those comments came in a television interview in which he said while there was no end in sight in the Gaza conflict, the situation was improved to the degree that more troops could be shifted to fight Hezbollah, a militant group in Lebanon on Israel’s northern border.

Such a transfer would allow displaced Israeli citizens to return to their homes, the prime minister said.

Hezbollah has stepped up its attacks on Israel in recent days and weeks and the threat of a wider Mideast war has been raised.

Gunmen attack police, churches in Russia

Two Orthodox Christian churches were attacked in the Russian region of Dagestan on Sunday. A reported 15 police officers died in the incident along with an unknown number of civilians, including a priest.

Additionally, a group of gunmen are also reported to have attacked a synagogue and a church in the same area. Authorities have reported that five or six attackers were killed by police.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Sports: Sunday a day off

The Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers were both idle on Sunday. On Monday the Angels are back in action hosting the Oakland Athletics and the Blue Crew will be in Chicago to take on the White Sox.

Weather: A slow cool continues

Our West Orange County area is in for a slide toward cooler times. Monday’s forecast calls for a daytime high of 86 and an overnight low of 66, with sunny skies. The next three days should be partly cloudy with highs sliding from 83 to 79.