On Sunday, Syrian security forces deployed in a mainly Druse town near Damascus, following a gunfight between government officials and armed individuals from the neighborhood, which resulted in one death and several injuries two days prior.

Tensions have eased in Jaramana following the deadly confrontation on Friday between security forces of Syria’s current government and the Druse, a religious minority group. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a security officer was killed, and nine others were wounded.

Druse spiritual leaders attribute the fatality to “an undisciplined mob that does not represent our traditions or known monotheistic customs.”

Report details on the Jaramana incident are conflicting, but it drew international attention when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned that military action might be taken in response to any harm inflicted upon the Druse by the regime.

The Druse population is a religious minority found in Syria, including the Golan Heights, leased by Israel, as well as in Lebanon and Israel.

The Syrian Druse and government leaders firmly reject any Israeli threats of intervention.

“We are Syrian Arabs; we await a response from the government. We do not ask for protection from anyone. We are citizens who have lived here for over 1,000 years,” said Rabih Munthir, a Druse leader in Jaramana.

Lt. Col. Hossam al-Tahan, the chief of the security directorate in the Damascus suburbs, stated on Saturday that they are working with local leaders to identify those involved in the shooting.

“We affirm that no entity will be allowed to undermine Syria’s unity,” Lt. Col. Hossam al-Tahan said, according to the Syrian state media. “Our only issue is with those who carried out the attack and we urge rational minds to recognize that this path threatens Syria’s security, stability, and unity.”

Following the political upheaval in early December when rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, Israel carried out multiple raids in Syria, striking villages, launching airstrikes, and destroying military posts, raising concerns of prolonged military occupation. Israel claims these incursions are to protect its security, but they have lasting for three months.

Israel’s attacks on Syria have been internationally condemned. In January, the United Nations highlighted the importance of fully restoring Syria’s sovereignty, territorial unity, and integrity.

Since the rebel coalition ousted Mr. al-Assad, the interim president Ahmed al-Shara has worked to reassure religious minorities, emphasizing the need for unity to rebuild Syria after years of civil war.

The nation recently held its first national dialogue, bringing together representatives from various sects including Sunnis, Alawites, Druse, Christians, and Kurds.

Reham Mourshed and Myra Noveck contributed to this report.