The seventh principle directs you to treat whom

• A. All civilians humanely
• B. Only civilians you like
• C. Only enemy civilians
• D. You may harm civilians if they resist

Answer: (A)

Treating all civilians humanely is the guiding standard in conflict. This means recognizing noncombatants as people who must be protected from harm and treated with dignity, regardless of who they are or which side they belong to. In practice, it calls for impartial care and protection based on need, not favoritism or reprisal, and it aligns with international humanitarian law that forbids harming civilians or exploiting their vulnerability. The idea is to provide care and safety to civilians, uphold their rights, and avoid violence toward them even when tensions are high. The other options imply selective treatment or justify harm, which violates this principle.