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ByMatthew Knott, Jessica McSweeney and Kate Aubusson
February 12, 2025 — 9.21am

The NSW Health Department has called in police and launched an urgent investigation into social media footage appearing to show two hospital workers from Bankstown Hospital bragging about killing and refusing to treat Israeli patients.

Premier Chris Minns said the pair were identified on Wednesday morning and were stood down pending a full investigation.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said the footage, which has been shared widely on Instagram, made him feel “sick to my stomach”, while Israel’s deputy foreign minister has called for the man and woman shown in the video to be fired.


“The comments are vile, dehumanising and unacceptable,” Park said.

Park said the comments in the video did not reflect the values of the NSW community.


The NSW Health Department has called in police after footage surfaced appearing to show Bankstown Hospital workers bragging about killing Israeli patients.

“I have asked NSW Health to launch an urgent investigation to identify the individuals, and they have also referred the matter to NSW Police,” he said.

“If the investigation concludes that this behaviour has occurred, these individuals will no longer be working for NSW Health.”

Israeli social media personality Max Veifer posted a video on Instagram and TikTok showing him talking to a man in NSW Health scrubs and a woman in what appears to be a hospital.

Asked what would happen if an Israeli patient came into the hospital, the woman says: “I won’t treat them, I will kill them.”

She also says: “One day, your time will come, and you will die the most horrible death.”

The man adds: “You have no idea how many [Israelis] came to this hospital, and I sent them to Jaheem” – the Islamic equivalent of the underworld.

Veifer uses the social media platform Chatroulette – which allows users to speak to randomly chosen strangers around the world – to expose antisemitism.

This masthead has been unable to independently verify the authenticity of the video. Veifer and the NSW Police have been contacted for comment.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/footage-shows-pair-in-hospital-unifor...

Absolutely shocking and appalling. They should never work in the health system again as you say.

freediver wrote on Feb 12^th, 2025 at 10:43am:


Yeah - they only kill Zionists.. and Australia is full of Zionists .... their thinking, if you can call it that, is very confused - and sadly - supported by many 'other' Australians in the houses of learning and even in the streets...

Imagine how prosperous, well fed, cleanly clothed, home to a fine home, and all the other benefits of living in the First World - the  (gasps)  Comparative Prosperity of living here - they would be if living in Gaza?  The bloke would be the lowest of the low and the sheila would have no qualifications, no income and no rights....

Love the joint or leave it.... we do NOT want your ancient stupidity here.... we've got enough of our own to resolve without you...

You listening for once, Albo?  Once you do your Custer's last stand at the coming election, maybe the women could come out and pierce your ear drums so you would hear more clearly next time when you are told to leave The People alone...... first about mass immigration of unsuitable groups..... second about giving them every advantage over your locals with AA and such ....  FFS...

Sinn Fein!  We Stand Together ALONE!  Currahee!

Captain Nemo wrote on Feb 12^th, 2025 at 10:27am:


Fairly typical for Bankstown Hospital I would say. It’s a” culture “ in certain hospitals in NSW.

Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital: Director of Medical Services - Dr Wendy Harmer and the rest of the leadership team may care to comment?

It’s interesting that they are so busy that they filmed this at work in the hospital.

The issue being if they are sacked they will simply find another job nursing.
They need to be deregistered from nursing all together and an investigation launched into their “ colleagues “ .
I don’t believe that they are acting alone.

Good to see the NSW minister taking this seriously.

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Feb 12^th, 2025 at 12:32pm:


It’s a deep centred belief in their entitlement.
I doubt either of them would have traveled outside Sydney let alone too the Middle East let alone a war zone.

I will not be surprised if there is a network of terror Health workers working in aAustralian hospitals killing those they are employed to save.
They will not be working alone.

Please take a moment to inspect the people who are in charge of the “ culture “ at Bankstown hospital-

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Sonia’s 30-year journey in healthcare began as an intensive care nurse at Griffith Base Hospital where her dedication to patient care and innovation set the foundation for an extraordinary career. She was appointed Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Wagga Wagga Hospital, before taking on a number of nursing and health leadership roles in rural, regional and urban areas.

She joined South Western Sydney Local Health District in 2016, and initially held the role of Executive Director Nursing, Midwifery and Performance. Now, as Chief Executive, Sonia leads with a clear vision for the future of healthcare for the District. Accountable to the SWSLHD Board, she leads the Executive Leadership Team in delivering safe, equitable, and high-quality healthcare to our diverse communities. Her commitment to governance and strategic leadership drives the District's mission, ensuring that every person from Bankstown to Bowral receives the care they deserve.

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The Director manages a team of staff in supporting a large number of innovations, major high cost contracts, tenders and model of care redesign.  This position also manages a strategic portfolio, the Affiliated Health Organisations and the ministerial funded non-government organisations; inter-dis

They can be charged with several offences but I suspect with the election fast approaching this horrible incident will be buried very quickly.