HAMAS vs. Israel (Shutterstock).

Israeli forces continued to push into the Palestinian territory of Gaza, making gains in the previously mostly undisturbed city of Deir al-Balah.

According to the Associated Press, that city was one of few that had managed – until now – to escape widespread damage.

It’s reported that at least 13 people, included two women and five children, were killed there in the latest round of fighting.

The Israeli government has said that its move deeper into Gaza is an effort to force Hamas into releasing the hostages it still holds.

Plane crash kills at least 20

When a Bangladesh Air Force jet went out of control on Monday, it crashed into a school campus in the Dhaka, the capital, and killed at least 20 people.

United Press International reported that a total go 171 people had been injured in the crash. The plane suffered a mechanical failure and struck the second floor of a two-story building where third and fourth-graders were located.

Angels lose and Dodgers win

The Los Angeles Angels were in New York to play the Mets, and lost 7-5. An early 5-2 lead melted in the late innings to drop the Halos to 49-51.

Logan O’Hoppe hit his 18th homer of the year for the OC team and Luis Rengifo was 3-for-5. Taylor Ward drove in three runs with a single and a double.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were home hosting the Minnesota Twins and won 5-2. They had four home runs, including two by Will Smith and one each by Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages. They’re 59-42 and lead the NL West by 3.5 games.

Weather: More of the Seventies

If you like temperatures in the mid- to-high 70s, then you will enjoy life in our West Orange County cities in the coming week. The forecast is for daytime highs ranging from 76 to 78 and overnight lows from 62 to 63. On Tuesday, morning clouds will give way to sunshine in the afternoon. Cloudy skies will be in place the rest of the week.

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