The United States’ special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, on 15–16 July reiterated that Washington is in “direct, active and productive” contact with all factions in Syria and called the latest violence in Suwayda “worrisome.” Barrack said the United States “unequivocally condemns violence against civilians” and urged every side—including Druze groups, Bedouin tribes, the Syrian government and Israeli forces—to step back and engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at a lasting cease-fire. He warned that those responsible for abuses must be held to account. Damascus responded a day later with a statement from the Syrian Presidency describing recent incidents in the largely Druze province as “criminal and illegal.” The government promised a full investigation and pledged to punish “any party proven to be involved,” stressing that it would not tolerate actions that undermine the security of residents or the stability of the region. The Interior Ministry separately cautioned security personnel and armed groups that any transgression against public or private property would face immediate legal action. The diplomatic exchanges follow several days of clashes in Suwayda between Druze militias, Bedouin tribal fighters and government forces that, according to local media summaries, left at least 30 people dead and about 100 wounded. Eighteen Syrian soldiers were reported killed in attacks on army convoys, while Israel carried out air-strikes near Syrian military positions after warning against harm to the Druze. Although the Syrian army has since announced an initial cease-fire, both Washington and Damascus say de-escalation and accountability are essential to prevent a wider conflict in the south.