Washington: The United States has called on the Syrian government to withdraw its military forces from the volatile region of Sweida following Israeli airstrikes on Syrian installations. These strikes have resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to 34 others, further intensifying tensions in the area.

According to TRTworld.com, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce addressed reporters, urging the Syrian government to withdraw its military to facilitate de-escalation and enable all parties involved to find a peaceful resolution. Bruce highlighted that the situation was labeled a “misunderstanding” by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who remains hopeful that a resolution can be achieved.

The Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian territory on Tuesday, focusing on Sweida, where the Syrian army had been deployed to restore stability after violent clashes between armed Druze and Bedouin groups resulted in at least 30 fatalities. On Wednesday, the Syrian Interior Ministry announced a ceasefire agreement with Druze leaders in the region.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed late Wednesday that an agreement aimed at restoring calm in Syria had been reached. In a statement on X, Rubio expressed confidence in the steps taken to bring the conflict to an end.

Despite former President Trump’s unwavering support for Israel in past conflicts, including those involving Gaza and Iran, the current US administration has been prioritizing diplomatic efforts with Syrian leadership, particularly following the removal of Bashar al-Assad in December.

When questioned about whether the US had prior knowledge of the Israeli strikes on Damascus, Bruce indicated that there was no advance warning. She emphasized that the US response aligns with the unexpected nature of the events and the potential for resolution.

Bruce refrained from characterizing the Israeli strikes as escalatory, aligning with Rubio’s perspective that the incidents were a result of miscommunication rather than an escalation of conflict.