Choices Quote by Shimon Peres
“We checked carefully the international law - what does a nation do when terrorists are using civilians to defend their life, as a shelter. And they say you do not have a choice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1995
When civilians are used as shields, nations face moral dilemmas about self‑defense versus protecting innocents
In simple terms: Terrorists using civilians forces hard choices for nations
Key Takeaway
Balance security with civilian protection
Themes
war
ethics
international law
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military intervention
- humanitarian aid
- policy formulation
Key Concepts
moral calculus
human shields
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist when civilians are used as shields?
- How can international law evolve to address such dilemmas?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex geopolitical constraints