Australian Court Bars Key Video Evidence in Threat Case Against Two Sydney Medical Workers
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
An Australian court ruled that a TikTok video of two Sydney hospital workers threatening Israelis is inadmissible evidence. The pair, Ahmed Nadir and Sara Abu-Labdeh, were fired after the footage caused outrage in Australia and Israel. Their criminal trial is due to begin this summer, but the prosecution has now lost its central exhibit.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Judge ruled the TikTok recording was illegally made and cannot be used in court.
- The case involves Bankstown Hospital workers Ahmed Nadir and Sara Abu-Labdeh.
- The pair made antisemitic remarks and threats against Israeli patients.
- Both were fired after the video sparked outrage and an investigation.
- Leaders in Australia and Israel condemned the comments as hateful and disgraceful.
An Australian judge has ruled that a shocking TikTok video showing two Sydney medical workers threatening to kill Israeli patients cannot be used as evidence in their upcoming trial, set to begin this summer. The court said the recording breached local laws that prohibit recording private conversations, making it inadmissible despite the severity of the allegations.
The case centers on Ahmed Nadir and Sara Abu-Labdeh, who worked at Bankstown Hospital in western Sydney. The video surfaced after Israeli social media figure Max Veifer recorded a TikTok chat with them. In the clip, both are heard making intense antisemitic remarks and direct threats toward Israelis who might come to their ward.
In the exchange, Abu-Labdeh told Veifer, “This is the country of Palestine, not your country, you piece of trash,” and said he would one day “die the worst death.” She also said, “I will kill them.” Nadir said, “You have no idea how many Israelis came into this hospital and I sent them to hell,” while making a throat-cutting gesture. The two also said they would refuse to treat Israelis.
The video triggered major public and political outrage in Australia and abroad. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said he was deeply shocked and confirmed the pair were fired immediately. State health authorities and police opened an urgent investigation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the comments “vile, hate-filled comments” and said they had no place in the health system or Australian society. Australian Jewish Association chief executive Alex Ryvchin called the video “absolutely disgusting” and urged that the two be permanently barred from any medical role. In Israel, Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel demanded an immediate investigation and the full force of the law, saying the pair had blatantly violated the Hippocratic oath. The ruling now removes the prosecution’s main piece of evidence and could significantly affect the case.
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