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Monday, October 13, 2025
Witkoff thanks UK for assisting in hostage release after Huckabee calls UK minister ‘delusional’
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As Israeli hostages are being released from captivity, US special envoy Steve Witkoff thanks the United Kingdom for its role “in assisting and coordinating efforts that have led us to this historic day in Israel.”
Writing on X, he singles out UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell for his “incredible input and tireless efforts.”
Yesterday, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called British Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson “delusional” for saying that the UK “played a key role behind the scenes in shaping this.”
I would like to acknowledge the vital role of the United Kingdom in assisting and coordinating efforts that have led us to this historic day in Israel. In particular, I want to recognize the incredible input and tireless efforts of National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell.
— Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (@SEPeaceMissions) October 13, 2025
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