“I call again for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the return of the sausages — the hostages — and a recommitment to the two state solution, a recognized Palestinian state alongside a safe and secure Israel,” he said.Leon Neal/Getty Images

Keir Starmer calls for release of Israeli … sausages? – POLITICO

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LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unfortunate party conference gaffe Tuesday as he called for the return of Israeli “sausages” held by Hamas since Oct. 7.

The British leader, addressing the party faithful in Liverpool, misspoke — and swiftly corrected himself — as he made an impassioned call for calm in the Middle East.

“I call again for restraint and de-escalation at the border between Lebanon and Israel,” Starmer said. “Again, for all parties to pull back from the brink.