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US ‘very concerned’ about Israel strikes in Syria, says Rubio

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Marco Rubio said Israel’s strike on Syria’s army HQ may hinder efforts to stabilise the war-torn nation.

WASHINGTON: US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday voiced concern after ally Israel struck Syria’s army headquarters and said the violence impeded efforts to bring stability to the war-torn country.

“We’re talking to both sides, all the relevant sides, on this and hopefully we can bring it to a conclusion, but we’re very concerned,” Rubio said when asked by a reporter about the Israeli strikes.

In fuller comments afterward, Rubio did not directly reference Israel but spoke of the clashes in the majority-Druze city of Sweida that Israel cited for its intervention.

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