What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work? | Explainer News

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, has proposed a new regional bloc called a "hexagon of alliances" that would include Israel, India, Greece, and Cyprus along with other unnamed Arab, African, and Asian states. However, experts like Andreas Krieg of King's College London argue this plan is unlikely to materialize as it lacks the concrete structure of a NATO-style pact and relies on existing relationships that may not align with Netanyahu's sectarian framing. While some countries, such as Greece and Cyprus, have security cooperation with Israel, others, like Turkey and Saudi Arabia, are engaged in cautious diplomatic efforts to counter Israeli actions. The initiative comes at a politically sensitive time for Netanyahu who is facing domestic pressure over judicial reforms and legal troubles, making it appear more of a political strategy than a genuine regional alliance.