Evening recap

The death toll in Gaza has soared to over 62,263 Palestinians, prompting the UN to officially declare a famine in the region. Following the declaration, Saudi Arabia sharply criticized Israel, and the Dutch Foreign Minister resigned after his government failed to agree on sanctions. The United States has seemingly backed an upcoming Israeli ground assault on Gaza City, which is reportedly planned for mid-September. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also indicated plans for a military presence in Gaza for decades to come.