The [Israelis] believed - they were possessed of an absolute certainty and conviction - that 'terrorists' were in Chatila. How could I explain to them that the terrorists had left, that the terrorists had worn Israeli uniforms, that the terrorists had been sent into Chatila by Israeli officers, that the victims of the terrorists were not Israelis but Palestinians and Lebanese?

~ Robert Fisk

Robert Fisk Terrorism War

It's a journalist's job to be a witness to history. We're not there to worry about ourselves. We're there to try and get as near as we can, in an imperfect world, to the truth and get the truth out.

~ Robert Fisk

Robert Fisk Journalism Robert Fisk

Equal time is not necessary when dealing with evil. Nazis do not merit equal or fair treatment.

~ Robert Fisk

Robert Fisk Bias Fairness Journalism

Journalism can be lethal

~ Robert Fisk

Robert Fisk Decision Making Freedom Of Speech Journalism