UK Played ‘Vital Role’ in Gaza Peace Deal, Says Trump Aide After Minister Called ‘Delusional’. US envoy Steve Witkoff praised the UK for its “vital role” in negotiating the Gaza peace deal, easing tensions between London and Washington. Witkoff credited UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell for his “tireless efforts,” calling the ceasefire a “historic day” for Israel. His remarks followed US ambassador Mike Huckabee branding UK minister Bridget Phillipson “delusional” for claiming Britain played a key part in the agreement. Phillipson said Britain “helped shape” the peace process behind the scenes and supported US-led efforts to secure a lasting truce. Huckabee, part of Trump’s negotiating team, dismissed her comments, insisting Trump was the driving force behind the deal. Israel’s deputy foreign minister, Sharren Haskell, also criticised the UK for recognising a Palestinian state, claiming it “sent the wrong message” to Hamas. The UK government reiterated that Trump was instrumental in brokering the peace deal and confirmed no plans to deploy British troops to the region. The Gaza ceasefire comes two years after Hamas’s 2023 attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people and triggered a conflict that has since claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives. [Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT]