Netanyahu proposes ‘Hexagon of Alliances’ as Modi visits Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel as both countries prepare to deepen defence and strategic cooperation. Ahead of the talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu floated the idea of a new regional grouping called the “Hexagon of Alliances,” which he hopes India will join.

Netanyahu described Modi as a “dear friend” and highlighted the growing partnership between the two nations in areas such as innovation, security and technology. The proposed alliance adds a fresh geopolitical dimension to the visit.

What is the Hexagon plan

According to Netanyahu, the Hexagon of Alliances is envisioned as a six-nation strategic framework involving countries within and around West Asia. He indicated that India, Greece and Cyprus could be among the key participants, along with other Arab, African and Asian partners.

The idea is to bring together like-minded countries that share similar concerns about regional stability and security challenges. Netanyahu said the bloc would function as a coordinated network rather than a loose partnership.

The grouping is expected to work across three main pillars — economic cooperation, diplomatic coordination and security collaboration.

Why it matters

Under the economic pillar, member nations would boost trade, technology ties and infrastructure connectivity. Diplomatically, they would try to align positions on major regional and global issues. On the security front, the focus would be on intelligence sharing, defence cooperation and joint responses to threats.

Netanyahu has presented the proposed alliance as a strategic counterbalance to hostile forces in the region, particularly those linked to Iran and its allies. The model is seen as somewhat similar in spirit to connectivity initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

As Modi and Netanyahu hold detailed talks, the Hexagon proposal signals Israel’s push to build a more structured regional coalition. Whether India formally joins such a framework will depend on future diplomatic and strategic calculations.