MONTREAL — An extradition hearing has been scheduled for February for a Pakistani national arrested in Quebec for allegedly plotting to kill Jews in New York City on behalf of the Islamic State.

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, who has been jailed since his arrest on Sept. 4 in Ormstown, Que., is being sought by authorities in the United States to stand trial. U.S. officials have charged Khan with one count of attempting to provide material support and resources to a terrorist organization, and Canada has agreed to have him extradited.

Authorities allege Muhammad Shahzeb Khan planned to carry out a mass shooting to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel{ai:summary}<p>A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, is facing an extradition hearing in February after being arrested in Quebec for allegedly plotting to kill Jews in New York City on behalf of the Islamic State. He has been charged in the U.S. with attempting to support a terrorist organization. #crime</p>

Canadian resident accused of N.Y.C. terror plot against Jews to face extradition hearing in February

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