Why Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s security

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Abid HussainFebruary 25, 2026 at 02:14 PM

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel has significant implications for Pakistan's security and diplomacy. The visit marked a deepening strategic alliance between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, with India becoming Israel's largest arms customer. Netanyahu announced a "hexagon of alliances" framework during Modi's visit, placing India at its center alongside Greece, Cyprus, and unnamed Arab, African, and Asian states. This proposed regional framework aims to counter what Netanyahu calls "radical axes." The India-Israel relationship has accelerated since Modi's 2017 visit, with defense and technology ties being a key focus of the current agenda. Pakistan's security calculus may be reshaped by this development, given its formal Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia in September 2025.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

International Criminal Court 40% Turkiye 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Gaza Strip 50% Recep Tayyip Erdogan 50% Islamabad 60% Tel Aviv ×270% Pakistan ×380% Benjamin Netanyahu ×480% Narendra Modi ×590% India ×890% Israel ×1090%

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india-israel relations 100% pakistan's security 90% strategic embrace 80% benjamin netanyahu 70% narendra modi 70% defence ties 60% regional alliance 60% strategic calculus 50% radical axes 50% arms customer 40%