President Biden, who claims no one is above the law, has refused to back South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and has dismissed preliminary findings supporting these claims. Additionally, Biden undermines the International Criminal Court's efforts to hold Israeli leaders accountable for war crimes.
The US legal system, while holding former President Trump accountable, has yet to address Biden's complicity in this genocide. An appellate court in San Francisco will soon reconsider a lawsuit aimed at stopping US arms transfers to Israel during this crisis. The Center for Constitutional Rights, representing various Palestinian and American groups, argues that the Biden administration's support for Israel constitutes complicity in genocide.
Despite court dismissals on jurisdictional grounds, Palestinian testimonies highlight the devastating impacts of US weapons in Gaza. Even as Israeli forces continue their brutal campaign, targeting civilians, journalists, doctors, and aid workers, Biden's administration has expedited weapon transfers to Israel.
The Israeli military's use of American-made bombs in attacks on displacement camps has resulted in thousands of Palestinian deaths, including many children. Despite State Department reports acknowledging the misuse of US defense articles, Biden has maintained unwavering support for Israel.
The US courts now face a critical decision: they can either allow the lawsuit to proceed, offering a chance to hold the Biden administration accountable, or they can permit ongoing impunity.
The continued US support for Israel’s actions has led to the deaths of thousands of Palestinian children, a toll that many US voters find unacceptable.
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