Article 6GBH9 US rights group sues Biden for alleged ‘failure to prevent genocide’ in Gaza

US rights group sues Biden for alleged ‘failure to prevent genocide’ in Gaza

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Chris McGreal
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Complaint on behalf of Palestinian groups and individuals alleges Israel's actions amount to genocide

A New York civil liberties group is suing Joe Biden for allegedly failing in his duty under international and US laws to prevent Israel committing genocide in Gaza.

The Center for Constitutional Rights' (CCR) complaint on behalf of several Palestinian groups and individuals alleges that Israel's actions, including mass killings", the targeting of civilian infrastructure and forced expulsions, amount to genocide. The CCR said that the 1948 international convention against genocide requires the US and other countries to use their power and influence to stop the killing.

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