Ahmad Rashad Nadir, a Sydney nurse, has been charged with making threats against Israeli patients in an antisemitic video, along with drug possession.

He has been granted bail and is set to appear at the Downing Centre local court on March 19, 2025.

The video, which surfaced on social media, featured Nadir and another nurse making threatening remarks from their workplace.

Both nurses were swiftly suspended from their positions at a southwest Sydney hospital following their identification in the video.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales has suspended their registrations, barring them from practicing nursing across Australia.

The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies praised law enforcement for their actions, stressing that hate should not be tolerated.

Concerns regarding community safety have been raised by Australian Jewish groups, while some Muslim groups criticized perceived double standards in the response.

This incident is part of a broader investigation by Strike Force Pearl, established to combat rising antisemitism and community tensions.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb noted that Strike Force Pearl has arrested 15 individuals and filed 78 charges related to antisemitic incidents.

The investigation faced delays, including jurisdictional issues and Nadir's hospitalization following a welfare check.

Sarah Abu Lebdeh, another nurse involved, was charged with multiple offenses and is also due in court in March, with bail conditions restricting her social media use.

Public outrage over the nurses' comments prompted responses from senior Australian officials, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who announced their suspensions.