News|India-Pakistan TensionsWhy Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s securityThe tightening strategic embrace between New Delhi and Tel Aviv could test Pakistan’s security and diplomacy, say analysts.
## India and Israel: Strategic Partnership Expansion
India and Israel: Strategic Partnership Expansion
On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for his second official visit to Israel. The visit marks a significant step in reinforcing the strategic relationship between India and Israel, which has grown considerably since Modi's initial visit in 2017.
India has become Israel's largest purchaser of arms. This visit includes discussions on a range of topics such as defence, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. Notably, a new classified framework may permit the export of previously restricted Israeli military hardware to India. Discussions reportedly include Israel's Iron Beam, a high-energy laser weapon, and possible cooperation on Iron Dome missile defence technology for local production.
Analysts observe that this partnership could influence the regional strategic landscape, notably impacting Pakistan's security considerations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a "hexagon of alliances," placing India at the core alongside Greece, Cyprus, and other unnamed states from Africa and Asia. This strategic framework aims to counter perceived threats from what is termed the "radical Shia axis" and an "emerging radical Sunni axis."
On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for his second official visit to Israel.
The proposal remains undefined, with Netanyahu promising further details at a later date. However, it suggests a tightening of security ties between Israel, India, and potentially Western allies.
The deepening India-Israel relationship may have significant implications for Pakistan, particularly in light of its recent Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia. Pakistan is also cultivating relationships with Gulf nations and exploring partnerships with Turkey and Central Asian countries.
Pakistan's strategic calculations must consider these evolving alliances, especially given its historical ties with countries like Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The regional dynamics are further complicated by Iran's role and ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.
Pakistan must evaluate whether its alliances with Saudi Arabia and Turkey can counterbalance the growing India-Israel partnership. The strengthening ties between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, framed around countering "Islamic radicalism," present both challenges and considerations for Islamabad's foreign policy.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
