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Arrr, the UK be tossin’ a heap o’ cannons back to Davy Jones ‘cause Israel be all too trigger-happy!

2024-09-02

Arrr, matey! British swab David Lammy be sayin’ they be halting some cannon sales to that Israel crew, fearin’ they might use ‘em to break the pirate code of niceties! Aye, let’s not have any scallywags makin’ a mess o’ that, savvy?

Ahoy, mateys! News from the British Isles be flyin’ faster than a cannonball! The UK be suspending a heap o’ weapon exports to Israel, thinkin’ the gear might be used for nefarious deeds against international law, ‘specially after them scallywags in Hamas went and put six poor souls to the sword. David Lammy, the British Foreign Secretary, be lettin’ the lawmakers know that around 30 outta 350 licenses be put on ice. These be includin’ parts fer military contraptions and ground-targetin’ tools, aye! He claims there’s a risk some o’ this gear could aid in breaches o’ humanitarian law, whatever that be. But fear not, for Lammy assures us this ain’t a full-blown arms embargo nor a verdict o’ guilt against Israel, savvy? Meanwhile, Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Defense Minister, be a bit miffed, sayin’ it be a tough time for his crew, fightin’ on seven fronts whilst mournin’ them six hostages. Israel’s Foreign Minister be warnin’ that this decision sends a troublesome signal to that no-good Hamas crew. As President Biden raises eyebrows about Netanyahu’s efforts in the hostage negotiations, it seems the seas of diplomacy be gettin’ rocky, indeed! May the winds of fortune favor the brave! Yarr!

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