We watched this report last night and were surprised at the matter-of-fact approach to it. That Col. Miri Eisen is a cool customer and set down the facts without a lot of hyperbole and histeria. She pointed out notes on the documents in Arafat's handwriting.
Stahl attempted a "what-if-they're fake" approach and interviewed a high-ranking palistinian prisoner. She read to him from the document and he sputtered "Where did you get that document? That is a secret document!"
Lastly they went to the border to try to see some Iranians. No one would talk to poor Leslie. Who would? They regarded the wacky American woman following the fence shouting "Excuse me!" "Hello? Can I ask you a question?" to the armed guards on the other side with funny looks.
I really thought it was powerful. And I must add a bit suprising coming from 60 Minutes.
It was nothing that many of us didn't already know but nice to see it shown on primetime show.
You know, my spelling is becoming embarassing. Hysteria and Palestinian. There.