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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Egypt's parliament to hold emergency session
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Egypt's parliament is set to hold an emergency session on Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested authorization that could allow Egypt to help defend Saudi Arabia.
WHO: Egyptian parliament and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
WHAT: Egypt's parliament is scheduled to hold an emergency session after el-Sisi requested authorization for Egypt to help defend Saudi Arabia.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM ET
WHERE: Egypt
WHY: The session follows el-Sisi's request for authorization that could allow Egypt to help defend Saudi Arabia.
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