Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the creation of a new geopolitical framework described as a “hexagon of alliances,” positioning India as one of its central partners just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled state visit to Israel. The initiative, announced on February 22, is intended to build a coordinated regional bloc aimed at countering what Netanyahu characterised as rising “radical” security threats across West Asia.
According to a statement released by the Israeli foreign office, the proposed grouping would include Israel, India, Greece and Cyprus as core members, along with additional Arab, African and Asian countries that have not yet been publicly identified. Netanyahu outlined the concept during a cabinet meeting, describing it as a structured network of aligned nations sharing common strategic interests and security concerns.
Explaining the idea, Netanyahu said the envisioned alliance would form a broader system of cooperation “around or within the Middle East,” bringing together countries that share similar assessments of regional challenges. He stated that the bloc would focus on coordinated responses to what he described as both a “radical Shia axis” and an “emerging radical Sunni axis,” signalling concerns related to Iran and its regional allies as well as extremist Sunni militant networks operating in parts of West Asia.
The proposed framework is expected to emphasise deeper cooperation in areas such as defence coordination, intelligence sharing, and regional security collaboration. Netanyahu portrayed the initiative as a forward-looking strategic architecture designed to strengthen resilience among partner nations and enhance collective stability in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions, including ongoing friction between Israel and Iran and evolving security alignments elsewhere in the region. Analysts have also linked the timing to the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed in September 2025, sometimes described as a NATO-style arrangement, with Turkey reportedly exploring participation. Netanyahu’s proposal appears positioned as a counterbalancing initiative within this shifting strategic landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, scheduled for February 25–26 at Netanyahu’s invitation, will mark his second trip to the country as Prime Minister. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, both leaders are expected to exchange views on regional and global developments and explore avenues for expanding cooperation.
The significance of the “hexagon” concept lies in its attempt to formalise evolving partnerships that have until now largely operated through bilateral or smaller multilateral formats. India, Israel and several West Asian partners have already collaborated through initiatives such as the Abraham Accords framework and the I2U2 grouping, but no comprehensive security-oriented structure currently exists. By publicly articulating the idea of a broader alliance system, Netanyahu has signalled an effort to institutionalise these partnerships into a more structured geopolitical arrangement involving partners across the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa.
