Is an Israel–Syria Dialogue Still Possible? | Mzahem AlSaloum, Former Syrian Anti-Al-Qaeda Spokesman

In a geopolitical landscape transformed by the October 7 attacks, Mzahem AlSaloum — former Syrian spokesperson for a US-, UK-, and France-backed anti-Al-Qaeda coalition — speaks out on Tandem TV.

Now a political refugee and analyst for several governments and international organizations, he shares his long-standing support for Israel and the Jewish people, despite threats and smear campaigns.

Today, he calls for strategic clarity beyond collective trauma, and advocates for a new path of dialogue between Israel and a changing Syria.

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🎯 Topics discussed:
– Why Mzahem AlSaloum has supported Israel for years
– A former jihadist rising to power in Syria: threat or opportunity?
– Should Israel respond to Syria’s outstretched hand?
– The role of Europe, the US, and sanctions in rebuilding the region
– Fighting extremism: Sunni, Shia, and Muslim Brotherhood threats
– How moderates are being crushed between rival extremes

🗣️ A powerful, lucid, and courageous testimony — only on Tandem TV.

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00:00 – Introduction
00:15 – Who is Mzahem AlSaloum?
02:07 – Supporting the Jewish people: a dangerous stance
03:00 – How October 7 reshaped Israeli politics
03:37 – His message of friendship to Israel
04:00 – Syria’s new president: a former jihadist?
05:06 – His background in the anti-Al-Qaeda fight
06:00 – Is a moderate Syria believable?
07:24 – The three major forces clashing in Syria
08:27 – Why supporting moderate Syrians is strategic
09:28 – Can this new regime be trusted?
10:36 – Betrayal, propaganda, and info warfare
11:58 – Moderates caught in the crossfire
13:01 – Coup attempts and chaotic reprisals
14:34 – Evidence submitted to the EU
15:01 – Israel–Syria: a possible dialogue?
15:53 – Hope ahead: lifting sanctions and EU diplomacy
17:15 – Preventing the return of the extremes
18:00 – Conclusion & thanks

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