A psychiatric nurse practitioner who harassed Israeli tourists in Times Square, calling them “baby killers” while filming herself for social media clout, was swiftly fired after the video went viral—yet she proudly vowed to do it again, raising disturbing questions about antisemitic bias in healthcare.
Nurse Targets Tourists in Public Confrontation
Jennifer Koonings filmed herself confronting a group of Israeli men in Times Square, one of New York City’s busiest tourist destinations. The psychiatric nurse practitioner and sexual assault forensic examiner approached the men unprovoked, repeatedly screaming “baby killers” and accusing them of slaughtering Palestinian infants. The men remained passive throughout the encounter, not engaging with her politically charged accusations. Koonings posted the video to her Instagram account with inflammatory commentary designed to encourage similar confrontations. Her conduct as a licensed healthcare professional aggressively targeting individuals based on their national origin sparked immediate concern about patient safety and professional standards.
Spider-Man Steps In as Voice of Reason
A person dressed as Spider-Man, likely one of Times Square’s many costumed characters who pose for tourist photos, attempted to de-escalate the situation by urging Koonings to stop her verbal assault. Rather than backing down, she mocked the costumed intervener and continued her tirade against the Israeli tourists. The surreal scene underscored how public spaces have become flashpoints for political harassment since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and abducted 251 hostages. The incident occurred amid a documented spike in antisemitic attacks across New York City, including the federal hate crime case against Alazim Baker for assaulting Israeli educator Rami Glikstein in Midtown Manhattan.
Social Media Accountability Leads to Swift Termination
StopAntisemitism, a watchdog organization founded by Liora Rez, identified Koonings and alerted her employer to the video. Inspire Mental Health Services terminated her employment immediately, recognizing that such explicit antisemitic harassment was incompatible with professional responsibilities in healthcare. Rez praised the swift action, noting that social media exposure ensured accountability for conduct that would otherwise have gone unaddressed. This case demonstrates how digital platforms have become double-edged swords—enabling hate to spread instantly while also empowering citizen journalists and advocacy groups to hold offenders accountable when institutions might prefer to look the other way. The power dynamic shifted decisively once public pressure made inaction untenable for IMHS.
Repeat Offender Shows No Remorse
Koonings responded to her termination by posting a screenshot of the dismissal email on social media, writing “Nice job zios lol you got me fired… I would still shout BABY KILLERS at IOF MURDERERS again!!!” Her use of “zios” (slang for Zionists) and “IOF” (Israel Occupation Forces, a term rejecting Israel’s legitimacy) revealed ideological motivations driving her harassment. This marked her second firing for anti-Israel conduct. Mount Sinai Hospital dismissed her in 2024 after she publicly doubted documented mass rapes committed by Hamas during the October 7 massacre, telling media she had no regrets. Her pattern of professional misconduct raises serious questions about bias in patient care.
The unhinged lunatic who was harassing random Jewish men in NYC is Jennifer Kings, and this wasn’t her first time.
Kings used to be a nurse and a forensic examiner, but after she was axed for being a “rapist apologist,” she turned to full-blown radical Marxist communism under… pic.twitter.com/uw0ktRwf6c
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) April 6, 2026
Healthcare Industry Grapples with Discrimination Concerns
Koonings’ case fits a disturbing pattern of healthcare workers expressing violent antisemitism. Mount Sinai also fired physician Lila Abassi in 2026 for calling Hamas “freedom fighters” and the Israeli Defense Forces a “plague.” Portland nurse Camesha Hart lost her job for labeling Israelis “vermin” and refusing treatment. Australian nurses faced investigation for a video bragging about killing Israeli patients, with trials ongoing in Sydney. These incidents collectively fuel fears that Jews and Israelis face discrimination in health systems, particularly in sensitive specialties like psychiatric care and sexual assault examination where Koonings worked. When professionals tasked with healing publicly express hatred toward specific populations, patients from those communities reasonably question whether they can receive unbiased care.
The Times Square incident illustrates how post-October 7 political tensions have metastasized into targeted harassment of civilians based solely on national origin. Koonings’ defiant stance suggests she views herself as an activist rather than a professional bound by ethical standards prohibiting discrimination. Her willingness to sacrifice employment to harass strangers reveals an ideological fervor incompatible with the trust patients must place in healthcare providers. For Jewish and Israeli Americans already facing elevated threats in major cities, incidents like this compound fears that antisemitism has infiltrated institutions meant to serve all people equally. The broader question remains whether accountability measures can adequately address systemic bias when individuals openly embrace consequences as badges of honor.
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Nurse fired for rant against Israelis in Times Square as Spider-Man tries to stop confrontation
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