A CEASE-FIRE in Lebanon is over (ShutterstocK).

In a quick breach of a cease-fire announced in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah militants, at least 18 people were fatally wounded and 33 injured in a series of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.

According to United Press International, the attack was centered on the Nabatieh district and included some of the heaviest bombardments since the cross-border fighting began on March 2.

The Israeli military said that four of its troops had been killed and five others wounded.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the attacks “threatened to sabotage current efforts to get a cease-fire in place and end the war.”

The previous outbreak of combat there had begun on the day that the U.S. and Israel began their aerial attacks against sites on Iran. The U.S. alleges that Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, which they might deploy against Israel.

There had been a cease-fire ….

Israel had committed to immediate cease-fire in Lebanon. and would cease all “offensive operations,” the Israeli government announced on Friday through its ambassador to the United States.

According to The New York Times, that was connected to maintaining the still-new peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Hezbollah is a militant Muslim group allied to Iran.

However, the ambassador said that Israel would reserve the right to act on “violations or threats.”

Israeli forces will remain in the southern part of Lebanon. ‘If Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases its hostilities, they will be met with quiet,” said Ambassador Yechiel Leiter in a social media post. But,”like any normal country, will never compromise our security.”

Regarding the agreement between the U.S. and Iran, negotiations are set to be held in Switzerland, but have been postponed.

U.S. defeats Australia 2-0 in World Cup

The American soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in World Cup group play in Seattle on Friday to improve their record to 2-0.

Australia scored first, but into the wrong direction, with Cameron Burgess tallying an “own goal.” The U.S. team got a clinching score by Alex Freeman. They played without star Christian Pulisic, who was injured.

The win clinches a spot in the knockout round for USA.

The Americans now have a 2-0 record in Group D and will face Turkey on Thursday, June 25 at SoFi Stadium. The Turks are 0-1 so far.
The game (in English) will be televised on Fox and Fox One, as well as on Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish.

Weather: Middle-of-road temps

A slow warming trend in West Orange County will take us to the upper 70s by next week. The forecast calls for a Saturday daytime high of 74 with an overnight low of 60 with mostly sunny skies. Sunday will be similar at 74 (61) with partly sunny skies. Monday will warm slowly to 76 (61) with partly cloudy skies. Mostly sunny skies will be with us on Tuesday along with a high of 78 and a low of 63.

Great Thoughts (disappointment)

“He who is brave is free.”
– Seneca

“Impossible is for the unwilling.”
– John Keats

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”–
– Babe Ruth

“Your thoughts shape your reality. Focus on the good and watch it grow.”– Anonymous.