Did you hear about the hilarious mix-up at the Labour Party conference? British Prime Minister Keir Starmer mistakenly referred to Israeli hostages held by Hamas as “sausages” during his speech, sparking a wave of social media buzz. While he quickly corrected himself, the video of the slip-up went viral.
Despite the gaffe, Starmer continued to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and a recommitment to the two-state solution. His address also included a plea for de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, emphasizing the need for all parties to step back.
The context of the mistake stemmed from the escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions, which have been making headlines in recent weeks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu even criticized Starmer’s government for sending mixed signals in handling the situation.