NSW Health workers stood down over anti-semitic remarks
Two NSW Health workers have been stood down from Bankstown Hospital amid allegations of the pair making anti-semitic remarks online.
Footage has emerged of the duo talking to Jewish influencer Max Veifer during a livestream, and making anti-semitic remarks after learning that Veifer was from Israel.
One of the nurses, a woman, allegedly said that if patients from Israel came to the hospital, she would not treat them.
"I won't treat them, I'll kill them," she said.
The other nurse, a man, claimed that he had killed Israeli patients.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said two nurses had been "stood down immediately".
"Obviously, the investigative process now takes place, I do not want to leave a sliver of light to allow any of them to be able to think they will ever work for NSW Health again."
"Everyone is entitled to access NSW health and hospital services without fearing for their life, and without having that hate-filled attitude come through some of our health workers," he said.
"This video is disgusting. It is shocking. It is appalling."
Park also confirmed that the pair have been identified, with investigations currently underway.
The NSW Health Minister also issued an apology to the Jewish community.
"To the Jewish community today, I say not only am I sorry, but I can assure you this - the care that you get in our hospitals will continue to be first class, we will investigate this uphill and down dale," Park said.
"We won't just be looking at this incident per se, and going through previous cases to make sure that that hospital has been working in a way that reflects those values around safety and care."
NSW Police confirmed it was investigating the video, with Strike Force Pearl, the police task force targeting anti-semitic violence and vandalism, taking carriage of the investigation.
"NSW Health believe they have identified the individuals involved and are currently assisting detectives with their investigation," they said.
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