Sydney Nurse Seeks Dismissal of Alleged Israeli Threat Video
Challenges to the key evidence allegedly showing two former nurses discussing killing Israeli patients may impact their prosecution.
Sarah Abu Lebdeh and Ahmad Rashad Nadir faced backlash after a video, shared by Israeli social media personality Max Veifer, revealed them expressing intentions to refuse treatment to Israelis and instead harm them.
These statements were reportedly made while the pair worked at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital in southwest Sydney, captured via Chatruletka online platform in February.
Following the release of the video by Veifer, the duo’s remarks received widespread criticism, including from the prime minister and NSW premier.
Abu Lebdeh appeared in court surrounded by supporters while Nadir arrived shortly after. Their cases were adjourned until May after a brief court appearance.
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Nadir’s lawyer intends to challenge the inclusion of the video as evidence, arguing it was recorded without his client’s knowledge.
Should the video be excluded, prosecutors may face a lack of substantial evidence in their case against the nurses.
Abu Lebdeh faces charges related to threatening violence, while Nadir has been charged with using a carriage service to menace and possession of a prohibited drug.
Both nurses have been prohibited from practicing nationwide and their registrations have been suspended by the NSW Nursing and Midwifery Council.
