Clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria prompt Israeli military action as Secretary Rubio expresses hope for de-escalation amid Middle East peace efforts.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is "very concerned" about Israel's strikes on Syria. "We're going to be working on that issue as we speak," Rubio said, Reuters reported. "I just got off the phone with the relevant parties. We're very concerned about it, and hopefully we'll have some updates later today."