Australian nurses who told Israeli they would ‘kill’ patients have made news worldwide

The horrifying footage shared by an Israeli content creator – in which two Sydney nurses shared their violent and ‘evil’ anti-Israel views – has been reported worldwide.

Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh’s anti-Israel conversation with content creator Max Veifer was covered extensively by the world’s media.

Since news broke on Wednesday the issue made waves across the globe and stories were published by Reuters, Washington Post, The Independent (UK), BBC, Times of India, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Barron’s, The Times (UK), The Telegraph (UK), Stuff.co.uk, The Sun (UK), Ynet (Israel), Daily Mail (UK), the New York Post and GB News (UK).

Mr Veifer conducted interviews with Israeli publications and news broadcasters to discuss his conversation with the nurses, who were swiftly fired from NSW Health following his disclosure.

Sharing one interview with Israel’s Channel 13 to his social media accounts, Mr Veifer called for further support for Israel, saying: “Together we are the strongest.”

Instagram Story from Max Veifer showing worldwide coverage.

Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel commented on the incident on X, praising NSW Premier Chris Minns for his ‘swift and decisive action’ and thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his statement condemning the nurses’ views.

Thank you, @ChrisMinnsMP for your swift and decisive action against the racist nurses who threatened to kill Jews. Your dedication and efforts in combating antisemitism over the past month are commendable, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to protecting the Jewish… https://t.co/MYRO6zj3Fu

— Sharren Haskel השכל שרן (@SharrenHaskel) February 12, 2025

Haskel met with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in Jerusalem last month where she criticised the Albanese government for its “campaign against Israel” and “ineffectual response” to anti-Semitism.

“I expressed my expectation and hope that Australia’s policy towards Israel will return to reflecting our longstanding relations based on shared values and interests,” she said.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus meets with Israeli Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sharren Haskel. Picture: X

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