Summary
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed forming a new regional group called the "hexagon of alliances" with several countries. This group would aim to counter what Netanyahu describes as "radical" threats in the Middle East, specifically against two major religious groups. However, no other countries have officially supported this plan, and experts suggest it may not result in a formal alliance.
Key Facts
- Netanyahu proposed a "hexagon of alliances" with countries like Israel, India, Greece, and Cyprus, along with unnamed Arab, African, and Asian states.
- The alliance aims to stand against "radical" Sunni and Shia groups in the Middle East.
- Greece and Cyprus, two countries mentioned by Netanyahu, are part of the International Criminal Court, which has an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
- Experts believe this plan might be more about creating an image rather than a formal alliance.
- Netanyahu referred to past actions against a Shia network allied with Iran as part of his strategy.
- No government has publicly endorsed Netanyahu's plan or its religious framing.
- Experts doubt the existence of a unified "Sunni axis" as Netanyahu describes it, pointing to diplomatic coordination against Israel's actions instead.
