February 24th, 2026 - 08:49 GMT
ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled plans for a new strategic alliance aimed at countering what he described as “radical” Shia and Sunni blocs in the Middle East, signaling a potential realignment in regional diplomacy. Speaking at a cabinet meeting ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, Netanyahu proposed forming a “hexagon” partnership that would include India, Greece, Cyprus, select Arab states, widely understood to include ...
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