Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Egyptian parliament to consider aid to Saudi Arabia
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Egypt's parliament is set to hold an emergency session in the afternoon to consider President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorize defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it. The session's outcome is not stated.
WHO: Egypt's parliament
WHAT: is set to consider al-Sisi's request to authorize defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 4:53 AM ET
WHERE: Egypt
WHY: The proposed assistance would provide defensive military support to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it.
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