Sydney Nurses Face Dismissal for Antisemitic Remarks

Two nurses from Bankstown Hospital in Sydney have been suspended after a video emerged showing them making antisemitic remarks and threats against Israeli patients. The video, which has gone viral, shows the nurses refusing to treat Israeli patients and bragging about harming them, prompting widespread condemnation and a police investigation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Health Minister Ryan Park have condemned the video, labeling the comments as 'disgusting' and 'vile'. The incident has heightened concerns within the Australian Jewish community about rising antisemitism, with some individuals reportedly hiding their identity when seeking medical care. Authorities have assured the public that such behavior will not be tolerated in the healthcare system, and both nurses face permanent dismissal from the NSW healthcare system. The video was originally shared by an Israeli content creator, Max Veifer, further illustrating the global spread of hate speech via social media.