The United States anticipates imminent calm between Israel and Syria.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Washington expects a de-escalation in southern Syria, after a day of intense tensions between Syrian regime forces and the local Druze community. The statement was made while President Donald Trump watched him in silence, in a clear sign of U.S. support for the handling of the situation.

Rubio explained that the violence in the city of Sweida, which is mostly inhabited by Druze, arose from "historic rivalries" and a "misunderstanding" between Syrian and Israeli forces, after the Israeli army replied with targeted strikes against regime facilities.

According to Rubio himself, the Israeli intervention was interpreted as a clear warning to respect the integrity of the Druze minority.

"We have been in contact with both parties since last night and we believe that we are close to a real de-escalation that will allow us to refocus on Syria's reconstruction and regional stability," Rubio stated.

His statements aim to maintain momentum toward a possible normalization of relations between Israel and the interim Syrian government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took office after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Meanwhile, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce urged the Syrian government to withdraw its troops from the disputed area to prevent further escalation.

While some international actors are calling for restraint from Israel, Washington has preferred to focus on the need to protect threatened minorities in Syria, in line with Israeli actions. Amid the complex regional geopolitics, Israel continues to show a firm commitment to defending vulnerable communities such as the Druze.