Business Quote by Yitzhak Rabin
“I don't want to be the policeman of Lebanon. It's not the business of Israel. Israel was not created to serve as a policeman of the region.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address on Regional Policy, 1995
Israel should not act as a regional police force; its role is not to enforce order for neighboring countries.
In simple terms: Israel is not a regional policeman.
Key Takeaway
Respect sovereign autonomy.
Themes
politics
sovereignty
regional stability
non‑intervention
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- Diplomatic negotiations
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- regional cooperation
Key Concepts
International law
geopolitics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of non‑intervention?
- How can stability be achieved without policing?
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