As Israel rains bombs on Syria, the U.S. says it is 'very concerned.' The U.S. sees a Syria ceasefire within hours as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for peace. The U.S. State Department says it hopes for a Syria truce.

Syria, on Wednesday, strongly condemned Israeli attacks, denouncing the strikes as a “dangerous escalation .” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Israel of pursuing a “deliberate policy” to “inflame tensions, spread chaos and undermine security and stability in Syria”.

The withdrawal follows a ceasefire deal between the government and local Druze leaders after days of deadly violence.

And Israeli-backed American organization in Gaza says 20 Palestinians died in a stampede at a food distribution center.