Gaza death toll rises to 265 The death toll in Gaza hit 265 on Friday as Israel pressed a ground offensive on the 11th day of an assault aimed at stamping out rocket fire, medics said. Figures provided by the Gaza-based Palestinian Centre for Human Rights show civilians account for more than 80 percent of the victims of Israel's assault since July 8 to halt rocket fire by militants of the Islamist movement Hamas which controls the coastal strip. IMAGESATTENTION CLIENTS: IMAGES SHOW A DEAD CHILD