Muslim doctor: «I will not treat Israelis, I will kill them»
A doctor and a Muslim nurse confess to crimes against Jewish patients in Australia.
A shocking video is circulating on social media, showing two healthcare workers at Bankstown Hospital in Sydney making antisemitic remarks and claiming they have killed Israeli patients.
The recording, made during a conversation with Israeli influencer Max Veifer, captures the disturbing statements of Ahmad ‘Rashad’ Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh about the treatment they give to Jewish patients.
The recording, made during a conversation with Israeli influencer Max Veifer, captures the disturbing statements of Ahmad ‘Rashad’ Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh about the treatment they give to Jewish patients.
«I have sent Israeli patients to hell.«
In the video, Nadir states:«You have no idea how many [Israelis] came to this hospital and I sent them to Jahannam (hell).«…while making a throat-slitting gesture. For his part, Abu Lebdeh adds: «One day your time will come and you will die in the most horrible way.» These statements have sparked a wave of outrage across the country and the international community.".
Immediate reactions and measures
After the video was released, the New South Wales Health Minister, Ryan Park, described the footage as «vile» and «dehumanising», and ordered an urgent investigation. Both Nadir and Abu Lebdeh were suspended from their duties while the investigation was carried out. However, both refused to cooperate with the police and disappeared, avoiding interviews with the authorities.
Subsequent investigations revealed that Nadir, who had initially presented himself as a doctor, was in fact a registered nurse. Both professionals were dismissed from their positions and had their licences to practise anywhere in Australia revoked.. Despite this, the authorities have not yet brought criminal charges against them, and the community is demanding more robust legal action.
Indignation, distrust and calls for harsher reprisals
The Australian Jewish community, together with international organisations, has expressed its deep concern over these incidents and has called for a comprehensive review of recruitment and supervision protocols within the healthcare system. Petitions have been launched demanding that the authorities take firmer measures to ensure that individuals with extremist ideologies do not gain access to positions where they could endanger patients' lives.
This scandal has shaken public confidence in the Australian health system and has highlighted the need for stricter oversight by the authorities to protect all citizens, regardless of their origin or beliefs.
A wider problem in the healthcare system
This incident has highlighted broader concerns about the presence of extremists within the Australian healthcare system. Shortly afterwards, it emerged that a doctor in Melbourne had made social media posts supporting terrorist groups. Although he has been suspended from his position, he still retains his medical licence, which has drawn criticism of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for its inaction in such cases.
