Stanley L. Cohen

American lawyer

Stanley is probably best known for his defense of Mousa Abu Marzook, the head of the political wing of Hamas, whose extradition from the United States was sought by Israel in 1995. Over the years, he has represented many other Muslim and Palestinian activists and imams throughout the United States and overseas.

Debates Featuring Stanley L. Cohen

A Democratically-Elected Hamas is Still a Terrorist Organization

With Daniel Ayalon, Stanley L. Cohen, Steven A. Cook, Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, John O'Sullivan, Mark Perry

November 29, 2006

In 2006, amidst growing resentment toward the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hamas won political power in a democratic election. The group, named a terrorist organization by both the United States and European Union, retains its charter calling for violence against Israel, yet provides critical social services to its constituents. Is a democratically elected Hamas still a terrorist organization, or should nations around the world recognize Hamas as a legitimate governing body?

A Democratically-Elected Hamas is Still a Terrorist Organization

With Daniel Ayalon, Stanley L. Cohen, Steven A. Cook, Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, John O'Sullivan, Mark Perry

November 29, 2006

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