The notables of Kurdish and Arab tribes gathered in Hesekê and condemned the attacks of the Damascus government and its allies in Deir ez-Zor and expressed their support for the SDF.

The statement made by the tribal leaders in Hesekê city was read by Sheikh Hesen Ferhan, Co-Chair of the Tey Tribe Council.

The tribal leaders condemned the efforts of armed groups affiliated to the Damascus government forces to sow discord in the region and said, "We, as tribes, stand by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Asayish [Public Order] Forces with our men, women and youth. We will protect the security of our country with all our means."

"Our experience is our strongest weapon against the attempts seeking to disrupt the unity of our components," the statement said.

"Therefore, the protection of the country is a sacred duty for all members of our tribes and clans," the statement said, underlining that the interests of the country are paramount.

"All the tribes and clans in North and East Syria will be rock solid to foil the enemy's conspiracies and will be a protective shield against those who try to disrupt the security of the region. We call on all the peoples of the region to stand by the SDF and the Asayish Forces, putting the interests of the country above all else."