An Israeli government spokeswoman has said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held an “emotional” phone call following the announcement of a Gaza deal between Israel and Hamas, AFP reports.

“In a phone call earlier this morning, Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked President Trump for his global leadership efforts to make this all possible,” Shosh Bedrosian told journalists.

“It was a very emotional and a warm conversation as both leaders congratulated each other on this historic achievement.“