NSW Nurses Under Investigation for Video Threatening Israeli Patients

Two nurses at a Sydney hospital have been suspended after a video surfaced of them making antisemitic threats, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for systemic reform.

A video showing two NSW Health nurses threatening harm to Israeli patients has led to their suspension and a police investigation.
The male nurse, identified as Afghan refugee and Australian citizen Ahmad Rashad Nadir, has issued an apology through his lawyer, acknowledging the harm caused to the Jewish community.
Political leaders, medical associations, and unions have strongly condemned the video, emphasizing the need for healthcare workers to uphold ethical obligations to provide unbiased care.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for a national conversation on migration and citizenship, reigniting debates about stripping citizenship from individuals who breach national trust.
Experts and advocates have urged broader discussions on systemic discrimination within Australia's healthcare system, beyond individual acts of misconduct.