Modi in Israel I | India's Strategic Pivot? Congress Targets PM as Netanayahu Sings Praise I Barkha

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In a defining moment for geopolitics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Israel for a high-stakes two-day state visit. The sheer bonhomie and personal chemistry between the two leaders took centre stage right from the tarmac, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu later hailing the famous "Modi hug" at the Knesset as a symbol of a wondrous, enduring friendship. But beyond the warm optics, serious strategic manoeuvring is at play.

On today's Bottomline, we unpack the complete agenda of this critical diplomatic mission. We delve into the PM's historic parliamentary address, the push for an upgraded bilateral defence pact, and the high-tech innovation partnerships currently on the anvil. We also break down the buzz around Netanyahu's newly proposed 'Hexagon' security alliance—which lists India as a key partner—and analyse what this bloc means for the broader balance of power.

Crucially, this bilateral engagement is unfolding under the heavy shadow of massive global churn. Tensions are boiling over, with a significant American military build-up in the region and rising speculation over a possible US attack on Iran. How will New Delhi balance its vital strategic partnerships while navigating the explosive and rapidly shifting realities of the Middle East?

Join us as we decode the shifting sands of global foreign policy, bringing you the sharpest, most comprehensive analysis of what this means for India and the world.

Barkha Dutt speaks to,

Lt Gen Ata Hasnain,
Tehseen Poonawala,
Abhijit Iyer Mitra