Israel's Gaza campaign in seventh day as rocket fire continues

Israeli air strikes on Gaza and rocket fire on Israel have continued as Israel's operation against Palestinian militants enters its seventh day. 

Reports say at least 172 people in Gaza have been killed since the offensive began last Tuesday.

Israel says nearly one thousand rockets have been fired from Gaza within the same period.

A Palestinian drone was shot down near Ashdod this morning.

Earlier, thousands of people fled from northern Gaza after an Israeli warning.

The Israeli military dropped leaflets over the town of Beit Lahiya, warning of impending attacks.

Israel has massed thousands of troops on the border with Gaza amid warnings it is prepared to launch a ground invasion.

BBC