Israeli air strikes in Gaza leave at least 14 people dead

Israeli soldiers drive next to destroyed buildings following air strikes during a ground operation in the Gaza Strip (Leo Correa/AP/PA)

At least 14 people have died after Israeli air strikes targeted central and southern Gaza overnight into Saturday, civil defence officials have said.

The news emerged as friends and family members of a Turkish-American activist killed by an Israeli solider prepared to honour her in a funeral.