New Delhi: A major strategic development is in focus as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his two-day visit to Israel beginning February 25. Ahead of the visit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken about creating what he called a “Hexagon of Alliances,” a new network of friendly countries in and around West Asia.
The proposal has drawn attention because it could deepen cooperation between India and Israel and also reshape regional partnerships. During his remarks, Netanyahu described Modi as a “dear friend” and highlighted the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.
India and Israel are expected to sign several important defence and strategic agreements during the visit. Officials say the talks will cover security, technology, innovation, and regional cooperation.
According to Netanyahu, the Hexagon of Alliances is envisioned as a six-sided framework that would bring together like-minded countries from West Asia and nearby regions. He indicated that India, Greece, and Cyprus could be among the key members, along with some Arab, African, and Asian nations.
The Israeli leader said the idea is to build a structured system of cooperation among countries that share similar views on regional challenges and long-term goals. However, he did not give a full list of participating nations.
Netanyahu explained that the alliance would focus on three main pillars. The first pillar is economic cooperation. Member countries would aim to increase trade, strengthen technology partnerships, and improve infrastructure connectivity.
The second pillar is diplomatic alignment. Countries in the group would try to coordinate their positions on major regional and global issues. This could help them present a more united voice in international forums.
The third pillar is security collaboration. This would include deeper defence ties, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses to common threats. Analysts say this part of the proposal is especially important given the current tensions in West Asia.
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The proposed Hexagon of Alliances is being seen as part of Israel’s broader strategic thinking for the region. Netanyahu suggested that the grouping could act as a counterweight to what he described as “radical” forces in the region, though he did not provide detailed names in this context.
Experts note that the idea somewhat resembles large connectivity initiatives like the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which aims to boost trade and infrastructure links between India, the Middle East, and Europe. Like IMEC, the proposed alliance appears to combine economic and strategic goals.
For India, the proposal could open new opportunities in defence cooperation, technology partnerships, and regional connectivity. At the same time, New Delhi is known to follow a carefully balanced foreign policy, maintaining relations with multiple countries in West Asia.
Officials have not yet indicated whether India will formally join such a framework. Much will depend on detailed discussions during Modi’s visit and the final shape of the proposal.
Netanyahu has described Modi’s upcoming trip as “historic,” underlining the strong personal and diplomatic ties between the two leaders. Over the past decade, India–Israel relations have expanded significantly in areas such as defence, agriculture, water technology, and innovation.
The visit comes at a time when geopolitical tensions remain high in parts of West Asia. In this environment, new alliance structures and strategic groupings are gaining importance.
Whether the Hexagon of Alliances becomes a formal bloc or remains a strategic idea is still unclear. However, the proposal has already added a new dimension to India–Israel discussions.
As Prime Minister Modi begins his visit, global observers will be closely watching how India responds to this new regional vision and what concrete agreements emerge from the high-level talks.
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