Israel’s ‘Decisive Days’: Netanyahu Pushes ‘Hexagon of Alliances’ as Military Escalation Stirs Fear and Moral Decline

The growing tensions now go beyond Netanyahu’s personal fate or the country’s alliance with the United States, raising deep public fear and uncertainty [168235]. Netanyahu announced the “hexagon of alliances” in February 2026, just before a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as a network of six nations united against what he called “radical axes” [169001]. Critics say the strategy creates a clear “us versus them” structure that could push other nations into opposing camps, widening dangerous divisions and isolating Israel and its partners [169001].

Meanwhile, a new documentary titled “Planet Israel” by Jewish filmmaker Gillian Mosely argues that Netanyahu is prolonging war to avoid corruption investigations, claiming he needs far-right allies to stay in power and indefinitely delay legal scrutiny of his alleged corruption [165113]. The film calls civilian deaths in Gaza an international scandal and states that since the 7 October attack, Netanyahu has normalized a cruel political culture [165113].

Historian Omer Bartov’s new book traces Israel’s moral and political decline over decades, from a celebrated democracy to a state accused of war crimes [144553]. Bartov points to actions including the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, genocide in Gaza, the invasion of Syria, and the relentless bombardment of Lebanon [144553]. The book argues that the United States’ participation in the “illegal war” confirmed for many in the region that Israel is a western imperialist outpost [144553].