Egypt calls for calm amid Gaza Strip hostilities

An explosion caused by Israeli airstrikes is seen in the town of Khan Younis (Yousef Masoud/AP/PA)

Egyptian officials have pushed for Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip to rein in hostilities and adhere to a ceasefire in place since the war in May.

The efforts come a day after Hamas militants launched rockets into the Mediterranean Sea off central Israel, prompting Israel to carry out air strikes on militant positions in Gaza early on Sunday. No casualties were reported.