HALIFAX — The case against a man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. consulate in Halifax has been delayed until next month. Ali Assakereh was scheduled to enter a plea and select a trial format today, but his new legal aid lawyer requested additional time to review the case. The 54-year-old accused, who appeared via video in a Halifax courtroom, was arrested in August after he allegedly placed a propane tank and flammable liquids in his car and parked it near the consulate. The incident prompted police to evacuate a large section of downtown Halifax. Assakereh is facing charges of mischief and uttering threats, as well as a charge under a section of the Criminal Code that prohibits threats against internationally protected people, including diplomats. The Crown has said it considers the latter offence to be terrorist activity. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 10, 2026. Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press
