Be proud Quote by Jan Egeland
“Consistently, from the Hezbollah heartland, my message was that Hezbollah must stop this cowardly blending ... among women and children," . "I heard they were proud because they lost very few fighters and that it was the civilians bearing the brunt of this. I don't think anyone should be proud of having many more children and women dead than armed men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statement on Hezbollah conflict, 2023
The speaker condemns Hezbollah's tactics that endanger civilians, especially women and children, and rejects any pride in causing civilian casualties.
In simple terms: Hezbollah's actions harm civilians and should not be celebrated.
Key Takeaway
Reject violence that targets non‑combatants.
Themes
human rights
war
civilians
ethics
Mood
somber
determined
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid planning
- policy advocacy
- peace negotiations
- media reporting
Key Concepts
military strategy
propaganda
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect civilians in asymmetric warfare?
- What responsibilities do leaders have to denounce civilian harm?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s perspective may be contested by those who view the conflict differently.
