Israeli-Palestinian confrontation continues into third day

Palestinians inspect the rubble of a house after it was struck by an Israeli air strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip (AP)

The most violent confrontation in months between Israel and Palestinian militants has continued for a third straight day, as Israeli war planes struck targets in the Gaza Strip and militants fired rockets towards Jerusalem and southern Israel.

There were no immediate reports of casualties on either side on Friday, as foreign mediators pressed ahead with efforts to reach a ceasefire.