Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, army says troops on the ground On Kindly Share This Story: Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza late Thursday, as the country’s military said its troops were on the ground. According to an army spokesman, seven people have been killed by shelling in Israel so far. In Gaza, more than 100 people have died, according to the Health Ministry there. “I said Hamas will pay a very high price,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said of the attacks in a video message early Friday. “The last word has not yet been spoken and this operation will go on as long as possible.”