Able Quote by Rafael Eitan
“We declare openly that the Arabs have no right to settle on even one centimeter of Eretz Israel… Force is all they do or ever will understand. We shall use the ultimate force until the Palestinians come crawling to us on all fours ... When we have settled the land, all the Arabs will be able to do will be to scurry around like drugged roaches in a bottle.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political statement, Israel, 1970s
Advocates violent force to expel Palestinians, depicting them as subhuman and deserving of oppression
In simple terms: Use force to remove Palestinians and dominate the land
Key Takeaway
Recognize the moral and legal issues of violent displacement
Themes
conflict
human rights
nationalism
violence
dehumanization
Mood
angry
critical
somber
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- humanitarian aid
- legal advocacy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
self-determination
international law
peacebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for achieving security without oppression?
- How does dehumanizing language affect conflict resolution?
A Different Perspective
Violent solutions ignore long‑term stability and ethical norms
