Australia: Muslim Leaders Refuse to Condemn Nurses Accused of Threatening Jewish Patients

Australia: Hospitals, Nurses & Censorship

The eSafety Commissioner is attempting to have the Bankstown nurses video removed from the internet, citing concerns over “Islamophobia.”

“Islamophobia” is, above all, an insult.

It suggests that infidels are mentally deficient. It suggests that we suffer from an “irrational phobia”, for not embracing the “true religion” of Islam.

AUSTRALIA – A Muslim leader in Australia has refused to condemn two nurses accused of threatening to kill Jewish patients at Bankstown Hospital in Sydney, instead drawing a bizarre comparison to soccer star Sam Kerr’s controversial remarks about a UK police officer.

Ahmad ‘Rashad’ Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh were caught on video making violent threats against Israeli patients in a conversation with Israeli social media influencer Max Veifer. Nadir made a throat-slitting gesture and claimed he had sent Israelis to “Jahannam” (hell), while Abu Lebdeh stated she would refuse treatment and kill Israeli patients.

Lebanese Muslim Association Secretary Gamel Kheir admitted their comments were inappropriate but declined to condemn them directly, arguing that their mental health should be considered. He likened the situation to Sam Kerr’s remarks about a police officer, saying, “Do we condone her statements? No. But did we condemn her? No.”

The nurses, who have been suspended, have since apologized, claiming their comments were misunderstood. NSW Health is investigating, while authorities are reviewing whether criminal charges will be filed.