The Legal Case Against Joe Biden for Enabling Israel’s Genocide Against Gaza

Introduction

A panel of judges at the International Court of Justice in The Hague is currently deliberating in the preliminary phase of South Africa’s historic suit against Israel. The suit accuses Israel of carrying out a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. While a final ruling could take years, the judges will decide whether to order a halt to Israeli military actions pending a trial.

The Lawsuit Against President Joe Biden

Katherine Gallagher, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), joins Intercepted to discuss the ICJ case and a lawsuit filed by CCR against President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The lawsuit accuses them of supporting and failing to prevent genocide in Gaza. Arguments for this case will begin next week in federal court in California.

The Implications of a Ruling in South Africa’s Favor

Gallagher, Jeremy Scahill, and Murtaza Hussain explore the potential implications of a ruling in South Africa’s favor. They discuss how it could impact Israel’s U.S.-backed war against Gaza and how the U.S. may attempt to shield Israel from international consequences, as it has historically done. The conversation also delves into the background of the U.S. judge who currently serves as president of the ICJ and examines U.S. laws that require American officials to prevent genocide rather than enable it, including one sponsored by then-Senator Biden.

Conclusion

A transcript of the episode will be available soon.