'The most difficult case': US judge deliberates suit accusing Biden of failing to stop genocide

A federal judge in Oakland, California is studying testimony heard in a lawsuit against US President Joe Biden, who is being sued by a group of American Palestinians and aid groups accusing him of failing to prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip.

The lawsuit, which claims that Biden failed to fulfil his obligations to international and federal law, was originally filed by several plaintiffs as a last-ditch attempt to stop the deaths of their family members in Gaza.

Despite multiple attempts by the Biden administration to dismiss the case, US District Judge Jeffrey S White allowed for a live hearing.

"In 27 years this is the most difficult case to have come before this court in terms of facts and law," he said.

'This is the most difficult judicial decision in my life'

- Jeffrey S White, US District Judge

"Testimonies we heard were horrifying and gut-wrenching," he continued.

"To the [Palestinian] witnesses we heard today... I say you have been seen and heard… I will study your testimonies and the law and fulfill my constitutional obligation… this is the most difficult judicial decision in my life and I will take it with the utmost seriousness."

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