Explore the complexities behind the backlash against NSW nurses and the double standards in healthcare accountability. A call for justice and fairness.

WA senator Fatima Payman has called out a "double standard" in the backlash against two NSW nurses from Bankstown Hospital who made alleged anti-Israeli comments and said they would kill Israeli patients.

The two nurses — Ahmed Rashid Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh — were stood down after a video shared on social media appeared to show them saying they would refuse to treat Israeli patients, and would "kill them" if they came under their care.

While Payman condemned the nurses’ comments, she asked: "What exactly are we trying to achieve, justice or just public humiliation?"

In a video posted to her Instagram, she said the "blanket condemnation seems to only go one way".

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Discover how a Doncaster business owner is fighting back against rising crime by keeping his store open 24/7. Learn about the impact on small businesses and the call for tougher laws.

A Doncaster store owner is pleading with the premier to fast-track tougher laws after his business was hit by thieves more than 10 times. He's told 7NEWS until changes are made, he has no choice but to stay open around the clock. 

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Two nurses in Sydney face police investigation after making alarming comments about harming Israeli patients. Discover the implications of their actions and the broader conversation on hate speech.

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Uncover the shocking story of the Scaff brothers' feud over a home, marked by violence, legal battles, and deep emotional scars. Explore the complexities of family relationships.

It's the ugliest family feud we've ever seen on A Current Affair - a decade-long battle between brothers over who owns a home.

The fights went far beyond the courtroom - even our camera crews getting attacked... and just when you thought it was all over - it's not. (Broadcast 17 February, 2025)


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Explore the tragic events of the Tamworth standoff, the community's response, and the critical issues surrounding violence and mental health.

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A brazen daytime shooting in Brighton LaSalleigne involving gang violence raises safety concerns among residents. Discover the details and community reactions.

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Discover how the residents of Kempsey are rallying for stronger laws and safety measures in response to a surge in teenage crime. Join the conversation about community safety.

Scared and frustrated locals on the Mid North Coast staged a rally over out of control teenage crime.

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