Three children have been killed - and two others critically injured - in Israeli air raids in Gaza. 

Aircraft also hit a media centre in Gaza - where several journalists were wounded.

Hamas rocket attacks have continued this morning - targeting the Israeli commercial capital Tel Aviv and the southern city of Ashkelon.

Meanwhile, a senior Palestinian source says talks are underway to reach a ceasefire - and a deal could be reached today or tomorrow.

The Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi says there is hope of a truce.