In a world where social media often turns every form of activism into a form of entertainment, one Israeli content creator has managed to demonstrate how effective online presence can be in raising awareness of serious global concerns. Israeli-born English-language instructor, turned influencer by the name, Max Veifer came into the international spotlight in early 2025 after publishing a shocking video in which two nurses in one Australian hospital issued violent antisemitic threats. An institutional responsibility, an outcry from the population, and lawsuits followed this.
The paper will discuss who Max Veifer is, what he discovered, and how a single viral video prompted a whole healthcare system to question its quality and ethics.
Who is Max Veifer?
Max Veifer is not a typical influencer. Veifer was born in Ashdod, Israel, and gained popularity on TikTok and Instagram through his videos, which featured random conversations with strangers using websites such as Omegle and Chatruletka. His content is relatively light in its spirit, and it has a little bit of a rhetorical line of thought: to reveal the monster of antisemitism and disinformation, especially in the English-speaking world.
The mixed use of humour, truth and confrontation in his video material makes Veifer one of a kind. He even pretends at times not to know he is a descendant, only to reveal himself to everyone and dispel the preconceptions and hate that some of them hold.
The Video That Shocked Australia
In February 2025, Veifer uploaded a disturbing clip. It showed two individuals who, after being identified as registered nurses employed at Bankstown Hospital in Sydney, made anti-Semitic remarks against Jews and Israelis during a video call. The participants, Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, freely debated about the situations when they are not going to give medical care to Jewish patients or even kill them.
The remarks were not only unacceptable but also outrageous in their sadism and impudence by medical practitioners whose role is to preserve lives. Visibly moved by his following commentary, Veifer referred to the exchange as a vile and easy case of escalating antisemitism all over the globe.
This video went viral within a short time, not just among followers of Veifer, but also in mainstream media in Australia and other parts of the world.
Immediate Fallout and Institutional Action
After the video became available, the NSW Health Department and the South Western Sydney Local Health District did not hesitate to act. The suspension of duty for both nurses happened within hours of the video going viral. An investigation commenced that same day, and not long after, both individuals were deregistered nationwide, effectively bringing to an end their careers in the Australian medical profession.
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has identified that the two nurses should not be permitted to work in a clinical setting again until the next inspection. The decisive move was seen as the necessary course of action to restore the people’s faith in the government.
Veifer himself presented unedited footage of the video to the NSW Police, so that no doubt could be cast either on authenticity or context. It was clear that he was not trying to promote hate, but rather to cause and demand justice and accountability.
Legal Developments: Charges and Police Investigation
Initially, a viral scandal ensued, but it soon evolved into a criminal investigation. An NSW Police Strike Force Pearl was tasked with investigating the occurrence. Officials searched the residence of Ahmad Nadir, seizing gadgets and documents, and subsequently announced that both individuals had been officially charged.
- Nadir was also accused of drug possession (morphine) and intimidation carried out through a carriage service, which was an allegation that he made use of the internet to communicate homicidal intent.
- Abu Lebdeh also faced a count of threatening violence by using a carriage service.
As of mid-2025, the criminal case remains unresolved. Yet, it testifies to the approach Australian police officers demonstrated in addressing the issue on the verge of disclosure in the case, due to the efforts of Veifer and his detailed account.
Veifer’s Response and Public Role
In the interviews following the situation, Max Veifer was crystal clear that he does not consider himself a hero, but rather a citizen journalist with a cause. According to him, he is highly worried about the emerging antisemitism, not only in the Middle East, but in the purportedly accepting Western nations such as Australia.
In an emotional interview, he said he is scared of coming to Australia. What should I do when I am at a hospital and believe that I will get justice afterwards after watching that video?
He has since made his platform his voice in promoting stricter background checks on the medical sector, the enhancement of antisemitism education in Australian institutions and the need to increase government funding towards fighting suppression of hate words.
Veifer even appealed to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, arguing that something should be done now to curb the rising ethnic tensions in Australia and avoid a repeat of such cases.
A Larger Conversation: Antisemitism in Australia
Despite the disciplinary response being implemented on the incident, it has also sparked the revival of the debate on the issue of antisemitism in Australia. Jewish interest groups commended the efforts of Veifer and requested that more public education and cultural sensitivity be incorporated into the institutions.
People found this incident surprising since they could not expect such crudeness when bigotry can be presented by such cultured people who are employed in one of the most popular industries that the country could count on. To other people, it was torture because it reminded them that even where one tries to go to get the healing and solace, hate can be lurking there.
Final Thoughts: From Viral Video to Real-World Change
The tale by Max Veifer demonstrates the power of online media in holding people accountable. When the majority of people are surrounded by disinformation and performative activism, Veifer, with her transparent, intentional, and sharp style of digital interaction, created a brilliant example of how the Internet can be used to achieve real-life changes.
He did not seek just a viral moment, but by exposing such antisemitism on the part of two individuals in positions of enormous trust, not just a review of policies, but legal action and reflection have also taken place. Although the process has been personally costly to him, it has resulted in an Australia that is steadfast and alert to discussing the issue of racism and hate in Australia.
Veifer may not have set out to change a healthcare system, but his actions forced institutions, media, and the public to take a long, hard look at the values they uphold.
