Investigation identifies five NHS staff sharing antisemitic conspiracy theories and pro-Hamas content
Five NHS workers have been revealed to have shared inflammatory social media posts containing antisemitic conspiracy theories and pro-Hamas content, according to an investigation by Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA). The discovery follows a documentary released last month in which British-Jewish patients and NHS workers described alleged antisemitic abuse they experienced in hospitals, including claims that a colleague performed a Nazi salute and a surgeon made dehumanising remarks about Jewish people. The posts reveal ongoing concerns about antisemitism within the NHS and include calls for violence against Israeli leaders alongside conspiracy theories about Jewish people's influence.
The five healthcare workers involved posted various inflammatory content. A midwife appointed as a 'cultural safety champion' at West Middlesex Hospital responded enthusiastically to posts supporting Palestinian 'resistance', a GP shared an image depicting Benjamin Netanyahu with a knife standing over a sleeping child, and a psychiatrist posted that the Israeli prime minister 'needs to be dead'. An occupational therapist shared conspiracy theories about the Bondi Beach mass shooting being a 'false flag' event, whilst another GP described Israel as a 'terrorist octopus'. The midwife, Fatimah Mohamied, later resigned in March 2024 after being referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council and police under the Prevent counter-extremism programme, though both referrals were dismissed; she is now pursuing a claim against her former employer.
- NHS workers posted antisemitic conspiracy theories and pro-Hamas content.
- Posts included calls for violence against Israeli leaders.
- Follows documentary revealing antisemitic abuse in hospitals.
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Antisemitism is prejudice or hatred directed at Jewish people, often expressed through conspiracy theories, stereotypes, or dehumanising remarks. Concerns about antisemitic behaviour in the NHS became more visible following a documentary in which British-Jewish patients and healthcare workers described experiencing discriminatory abuse in hospital settings. The issue is significant because healthcare workers have professional responsibilities to treat all patients equally and provide care regardless of their religion or background.
Some healthcare professionals have shared social media posts containing antisemitic content and pro-Hamas material, including conspiracy theories about Jewish people and inflammatory comments about Israeli political leaders. Such posts by NHS staff have highlighted questions about professional standards and institutional oversight of employee conduct. These incidents contribute to broader discussions about ensuring healthcare workers meet expected standards of conduct and fairness.
Addressing antisemitism in healthcare organisations typically involves investigation and disciplinary processes when misconduct is identified, alongside staff training on equality and discrimination. Institutions may also review recruitment and supervision procedures as part of their response. These processes reflect the expectation that healthcare workers uphold professional standards and provide equitable care to all patients regardless of their background or beliefs.
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The case for
The investigation documents genuine antisemitism and professional misconduct requiring accountability. These posts include antisemitic conspiracy theories about Jewish people, violent imagery, and calls for violence that breach professional standards expected of healthcare workers. Those appointed to roles such as 'cultural safety champion' have particular responsibility to maintain appropriate conduct and help ensure NHS environments are safe for Jewish patients and staff.
The case against
Whilst some posts are clearly inappropriate, the investigation may conflate legitimate criticism of Israeli government policy with antisemitism proper. The fact that formal referrals to Prevent and professional regulators were dismissed is significant and suggests authorities found insufficient grounds for serious misconduct. Public identification through such reports, when formal regulators declined to act, raises important questions about proportionality and whether this constitutes fair due process.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Revealed: The NHS workers who claimed Zionists ‘control the world’ and called Hamas terrorists ‘the resistance’”.