A disturbing video has surfaced of two nurses at Bankstown Hospital, Ahmed ‘Rashid’ Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, making anti-Semitic comments and threatening to harm Jewish patients.
The video, which was recorded on the video chat app Chatruletka, has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a police investigation.
The Charge: Using a Carriage Service to Menace or Offend
NSW Police Detective Superintendent Darren Newman has revealed that the nurses are likely to be charged with a Commonwealth offence related to using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence.
This charge is a serious one, and the police are working to gather evidence to support the case.
Gathering Evidence: A Complex Process
However, the investigation has been complicated by the fact that the video was recorded in Israel, and the police need to obtain an admissible statement from the Israeli influencer, Max Veifer, who recorded the interaction.
Veifer has been cooperating with the investigation and has provided the full video to the police. Despite the challenges, Detective Superintendent Newman is confident that they can gather the necessary evidence to bring the nurses to justice.
Consequences for the Nurses
Both nurses have already faced serious consequences for their actions.
They have been deregistered, and the industry watchdog has updated records to prevent them from working in the healthcare profession nationwide.
The scandal has also raised concerns about the public’s trust in the healthcare system, with Premier Chris Minns weighing in on the issue.
A Misunderstanding or a Mistake?
Ahmed ‘Rashid’ Nadir has apologized for the comments through his lawyer, claiming they were a misunderstanding.
However, the damage has already been done, and the incident has sparked a heated debate about anti-Semitism and the importance of tolerance and respect in the healthcare profession.
Making Australia a Safe Place for All
Max Veifer, the Israeli influencer who exposed the nurses’ anti-Semitic rant, has called for action to make Australia a safe place for Jewish people.
His video update to his followers has been widely shared, and the incident has sparked a necessary conversation about the importance of promoting tolerance and respect in all aspects of society.