The leaders of several Arab tribes in Mosul responded to Sheikh Muzahim al-Huwaidi’s invitation of Turkish occupation army and his call to intervene in Shengal, stressing that Huwaidi is responsible for the deaths of the people of Shengal who died in the bombing of Turkish air strikes and stressed that ‘he should be held accountable.’

"As the tribes north of Mosul, we ask the government not to allow Sheikh Muzahim al-Huwaidi speak on behalf of anyone on our land," said Qasim al-Moussawi, a tribal leader in Mosul.

"Anyone who speaks in these terms and asks the Turkish state to strike Shengal, will be responsible for possible deaths and damages. We are asking the government to protect this country and not to allow Turkey to shell Shengal again. These people have suffered a lot of injustice and suffering," he said.

"Huwaidi does not represent anyone, but only himself," said Sunni Arab representative Raini Sahouj.

Mosul residents added: "Shengal is a part of Mosul province, and we strongly denounce Turkish attacks."