U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks on after speaking during a rally in support of hostages kidnapped by Hamas, at a plaza known as hostages square, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the expected release of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)Donald Trump’s peace envoy has sparked confusion – and some mockery – after he praised the “vital role” the UK played in ending the war in Gaza.Steve Witkoff’s surprise intervention put him at odds with the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.On Sunday,