GB News star Dr Renee Hoenderkamp has taken aim at former BBC Radio DJ Terry Christian after he lauded Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s role in the Gaza peace deal.

On Monday, Israel finally welcomed home the 20 living hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners in a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump.

Britain’s contribution to the peace negotiations has been a point of contention among politicians and critics alike, with US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee calling Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson “delusional” for claiming the UK played a “key role” in the agreement.

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar also shared criticism from former British military officer Richard Kemp, who stated: “The British government played no role in the ceasefire agreement, except a negative one by encouraging Hamas to resist through recognition of a nonexistent ‘Palestinian state’.”

President Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff subsequently attempted to ease tensions, posting on X to acknowledge “the vital role of the United Kingdom” and specifically praising national security adviser Jonathan Powell’s “incredible input and tireless efforts.”

Much of the ire towards Mr Starmer stems from his decision to recognise Palestine as an independent state while Israeli hostages remained captive by Hamas in Gaza.

Following the release of the hostages and despite the controversy, Mr Christian took to X to applaud the Prime Minister on Monday afternoon.

The 65-year-old penned: “Love him or hate him – looks like Keir Starmer recognising the Palestinian state has contributed massively to the end of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and of course making the Hamas death cult release innocent hostages.”

Inevitably, it didn’t take long for Mr Christian’s comments to come under heavy criticism from fellow social media users, including Dr Hoenderkamp.

“The delusion is rampant tonight,” the GB News star began. “Perhaps Israel taking out all the Hamas leadership, then Trump bombing Iran nuclear sites, and Trump telling Hamas that if they didn’t give the hostages back, he would allow Israel to wreak whatever havoc was needed, may have crystallised their minds.

“And Trump pulled the Middle East leaders to the table. Starmer and the other useful idiots, Canada, France, and Spain just made Hamas happy.

“Anyone saying otherwise is delusional,” she emphatically signed off.

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Dr Hoenderkemp was soon backed up by a number of X users who similarly took issue with Mr Christian’s stance.

“Terry Christian is just a grifter,” one X user replied. “I expect he makes an income from X for saying stupid things because he is always saying them.”

A second echoed: “Unfortunately, Terry just sits and tweets provocation nowadays. I think it amuses him.”

Meanwhile, a third said: “Yes, Renee, and I’d add Trump coralling neighbouring Muslim states to pressure Hamas to sign the deal was important at this time….my breathing is shallow, though…”

And a fourth let loose on Mr Christian: “Get a f***ing grip. Trump, not Starmer, forced a peace treaty – can’t allow this war to go on, can we?”

Mr Christian’s comments came just hours after Mr Starmer found himself in an uncomfortable position at Monday’s Gaza peace summit when President Trump appeared to invite him forward, only to leave him standing awkwardly on stage.

The incident occurred as the US President addressed the media in Sharm el-Sheikh following the signing of his Middle East peace agreement.

After praising various world leaders, President Trump called out: “Where is United Kingdom, where is my friend, Starmer?”

“I am right behind you as usual,” the PM replied, before stepping forward when Mr Trump beckoned him, saying: “Come up here, is everything going good?”

Mr Starmer approached the microphone, responding “very good”, seemingly expecting to address the gathering.

However, President Trump immediately resumed his own speech, declaring: “It is very nice that you are here”, leaving the Prime Minister to retreat slowly to his previous position.

The British Prime Minister had earlier been photographed waiting in a queue alongside other world leaders to greet the president upon his arrival at the Egyptian resort.

Images showed Mr Starmer standing behind Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in the desert heat, appearing to fidget in his suit whilst awaiting his turn.

More than 20 leaders had travelled to Egypt on short notice for the summit, with Mr Trump arriving three hours behind schedule from Israel.

The gathering marked the formal signing of Mr Trump’s Gaza peace agreement, which the US President described as a “once-in-a-lifetime chance to put the old feuds and bitter hatreds behind us.”

Notable attendees included Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, and leaders from Indonesia, Pakistan, Norway and Canada.