NSW Health suspends nurses after disturbing antisemitic video surfaces

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Two NSW Health nurses have been stood down after a video surfaced showing them allegedly making antisemitic remarks and bragging about refusing to treat Israeli patients.

The video, shared by content creator Max Veifer, featured the male and female nurses from Bankstown Hospital making threatening comments about Israelis, including claims of sending them to “Jahannam” (hell in Islam).

NSW Premier Chris Minns confirmed the identities of the individuals and said they had been stood down pending an investigation.

He emphasised the need for an “ironclad” inquiry and stressed that patients in NSW hospitals must be treated by highly trained professionals who care about their well-being.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park condemned the nurses’ behavior as “vile, shocking, and appalling,” stating that they would never work for NSW Health again.

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NSW Health Minister Ryan Park.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with Jewish community leaders and politicians calling for strong action.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and local MP Tony Burke also condemned the video, with Burke noting that such hate has no place in Australia’s health system.

NSW Police are investigating the matter as part of a broader effort to tackle antisemitic incidents in the state. The video has raised concerns about possible broader issues of antisemitism at Bankstown Hospital, and an investigation is ongoing.

Source: ABC.

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