Netanyahu announces Israel-India ‘hexagon of alliances' against ‘radical axes’
Middle East Eye • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a "hexagon of alliances" including India, Greece, Cyprus, and other unnamed Arab, African, and Asian countries, aimed at countering radical Shia and Sunni axes and promoting stability and progress.
- Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, both leaders emphasized the strong bilateral relationship based on innovation, security, and shared strategic goals, with plans for collaboration on infrastructure projects in southern Israel’s Negev region.
- India has significantly increased its military and economic ties with Israel, becoming the largest purchaser of Israeli weapons and signing recent agreements on defense cooperation and bilateral investment protection.
- Despite India's historic ties with Iran and support for the Palestinian cause, New Delhi has shifted towards closer relations with Israel,
