Witkoff praises 'vital' UK role in Gaza ceasefire after US ambassador dismisses contribution

The Trump administration's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, praised the United Kingdom's "vital role" in Gaza ceasefire talks. This statement publicly contradicted the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who had called the UK's education secretary "delusional" for claiming Britain helped broker the deal. While Huckabee credited Donald Trump, Witkoff specifically acknowledged the efforts of UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell. The conflicting statements reveal a diplomatic disagreement between US officials over the UK's contribution to the ceasefire.