The United States has expressed serious concern over recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria's military headquarters. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the violence is damaging efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House on Wednesday as violence between Israel and Syria renewed doubts about his pledge to impose peace on the Middle East. Trump held a meeting in the Oval Office with Bahrain's crown prince and dined privately with Qatar's prime minister.

Reactions come after Israel struck Syrian presidential compound, General Staff Headquarters, Defense Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Thursday from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. At the outset of the call, the Crown Prince welcomed the arrangements and measures announced by President al-Sharaa to contain recent developments in Syria.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed recent airstrikes on Syrian territory, targeting the Ministry of Defence due to violations in a demilitarised zone and attacks on the Druze community.

Hakan Fidan says interventions threatening regional security, efforts to establish stability in Syria should end immediately

A roundup of key international reactions after Israeli air strikes near the Defence Ministry and presidential palace.