In a disturbing incident that has fueled concerns about rising antisemitism, two Australian nurses were suspended after a video went viral showing them making threats against Israeli patients. The nurses, employed at Bankstown Hospital in New South Wales, were captured in a video where they expressed intent to harm Israeli individuals, with one nurse claiming to have already sent Israeli patients “to hell.”
The video, posted by Israeli social media influencer Max Veifer, showed the male nurse referring to Israeli patients as “s**t dogs” and stating that they would eventually “go to hell.” Meanwhile, the female nurse, wearing a hijab, declared that she would not treat Israeli patients and wished for them to die a “disgusting death.”
The video triggered outrage across Australia and Israel, with widespread condemnation from both Jewish organizations and political leaders. The New South Wales Police Force’s antisemitism task force, Strike Force Pearl, is now investigating the incident. The police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing hospital staff, aiming to identify the specific location and circumstances of the exchange.
This incident has highlighted the alarming rise in antisemitism, not only in Australia but globally. The Australian Jewish Association (AJA) expressed concerns over the impact such incidents could have on the safety of Jewish patients in Australian hospitals. CEO Robert Gregory noted that some Jewish patients have even decided to conceal their identity when visiting hospitals, fearing mistreatment due to their nationality.
Zionist Federation of Australia president Jeremy Leibler emphasized that the nurses’ comments were a direct reflection of a broader societal issue: the normalization of violent rhetoric against Jews and Israelis. He called on authorities to confront this growing wave of hatred, which has translated into violent attacks, including domestic terrorism labeled by law enforcement. […]
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