Israel rejects Phillipson’s claim UK played ‘key role’ securing Gaza ceasefire

Bridget Phillipson said the UK had played a ‘key role’ in the Middle East (PA) - (PA Media)

Israel has rejected a Cabinet minister’s claim the UK played a “key role” in securing the Gaza ceasefire as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to join other world leaders at a peace summit on the Middle East.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel said she would “have to contradict” the assertion that Britain had been a leading player “behind the scenes”.