Netanyahu also warned Trump against approving the F-35 deal with Turkey during the conversation.

The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. 

Israeli public broadcaster KAN News, citing a Syrian security source, reported that the group responsible for the attacks belonged to Islamic State (ISIS). 

"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.