US ‘Actively Working’ with Allies for Peaceful Resolution in Syria: Envoy

Kokcha News Agency: The United States is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to achieve a peaceful and inclusive resolution in Syria, working closely with allies including Turkey, France, the UK, Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. US Chargé d’Affaires Dorothy Shea made the announcement during a UN Security Council meeting, emphasizing Washington’s commitment to Syria’s national unity.

Shea condemned the recent violence in Suwayda, calling on all parties to engage in meaningful dialogue to achieve a lasting ceasefire. She stated, “Over the last 48 hours, the US has led diplomatic efforts to promote real de-escalation and peace.”

While the US did not support recent Israeli strikes in Syria, Shea noted that Washington is engaging diplomatically with both Israel and Syria at the highest levels to address the crisis and work toward a lasting agreement between the two sovereign states.

Shea also called on the Syrian government to investigate reports of atrocities against civilians and hold perpetrators accountable. “We are actively engaging all constituencies in Syria to navigate toward calm and continued discussions on integration and a stable, more prosperous future for all Syrians,” she added.

Clashes between Bedouin Arab tribes and Druze armed groups in Suwayda escalated in June, leading to deadly attacks on Syrian security forces. A temporary ceasefire was reached but soon collapsed, followed by Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions.

Israel has cited the “protection of Druze communities” as a pretext for its attacks in Syria, particularly in the south. However, most Druze leaders in Syria have rejected foreign interference and reaffirmed their commitment to a unified Syrian state.

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Israel intensified its air campaign in Syria, declaring the buffer zone between the two countries defunct alongside the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

The US is leading diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in Syria, working with international allies to promote peace and stability while condemning violence and calling for accountability.