Is the fence a legitimate means of self-defense?
At the same time, Israeli Arabs (who constitute nearly 20% of Israel’s population) are citizens with equal rights under Israeli law, and reside on the Israeli side of the fence. Therefore, it is clear that the fence does not divide on the basis of race or religion, but rather based on citizenship and past terrorist behaviors.
The full text in German is on my Website and the English original on the site of the Israeli Foreign Ministry.