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Unorthodox but Welcome

The Baltimore Sun's editorial position has been consistently hostile to Israel. So it was with great surprise that I read "Unorthodox but essential" this week.

If Israeli intelligence proves correct and the millions in cash are traced to terrorist organizations, it will reinforce the importance of investigating terrorist finance networks internationally. These transactions have a global reach, often beginning in one country and ending somewhere else. The tragic events of Sept. 11 showed us that. But seizing terrorist assets requires cooperation on many fronts and by many partners, from governments to banking institutions to charitable givers. It demands diligence, a long view of what constitutes success and accurate intelligence.

Wow.
The editorial wasn't perfect. But reading these lines in the Sun was as much a surprise as a treat. I don't know when the editors took their blinders off (or how long the blinders will stay off) but I'll appreciate this editorial that supports an Israeli action and understands that it wouldn't have happened if the PA had held its end of the bargains it made with Israel.
Crossposted on Israpundit and Soccer Dad.

Posted by SoccerDad at March 5, 2004 05:37 AM | TrackBack