“Ethics of Resistance”: Nasrallah’s 2013 Speech on Rules of Engagement

In a 2013 address ahead of a major military operation, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah emphasized the group’s stance on ethical conduct in warfare.

He asserted that women, children, and the elderly should never be targeted, describing this as a moral obligation, not just a strategic one.

The speech has resurfaced in discussions about the rules of engagement in modern conflicts and how non-state actors articulate their ethical boundaries during war.

📽️ This clip provides a direct excerpt from Nasrallah’s speech, offering insight into the rhetoric and stated principles of the organization