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“Never, ever deal with terrorists. Hunt them down and, more important, mercilessly punish those states and groups that fund, arm, support, or simply allow their territories to be used by the terrorists with impunity.” quote by Meir Kahane
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“Never, ever deal with terrorists. Hunt them down and, more important, mercilessly punish those states and groups that fund, arm, support, or simply allow their territories to be used by the terrorists with impunity.”

Meir Kahane

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public statement by Meir Kahane, 1990s

Advocates aggressive action against terrorism and punitive measures against sponsors.

In simple terms: Punish terrorists and their backers harshly.

Key Takeaway

Take decisive, uncompromising action.

Themes

terrorism justice policy security

Mood

serious urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • international law
  • military operations
  • diplomacy

Key Concepts

counterterrorism state responsibility deterrence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance security and human rights?
  • What are long‑term effects of punitive policies?
A Different Perspective

May provoke escalation and violate human rights norms.

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