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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a new regional alliance, dubbed a "hexagon of alliances," to counter "radical" Sunni and Shia axes. The proposed bloc would include Israel, India, Greece, Cyprus, and unnamed Arab, African, and Asian states. Netanyahu envisions this alliance as a unified front against shared adversaries. However, no government has publicly supported the plan, and analysts suggest it may be more of a branding exercise than a concrete alliance. Some countries mentioned, like Greece and Cyprus, are members of the ICC and would be legally obligated to arrest Netanyahu due to the existing arrest warrant for war crimes. The plan is being viewed skeptically amid Israel's growing international isolation.

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