Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi territory, not Yemen
By The BriefBrief
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt’s proposed military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending Saudi territory and borders, not attacking Yemen. He made the remarks at the Egypt Forum 2026 government event as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensify, the presidency said.
WHO:Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
WHAT:Sisi said Egypt’s proposed military support for Saudi Arabia would defend its territory and borders and would not include an attack on Yemen.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Cairo, Egypt
WHY:Sisi said the proposed military support was to defend Saudi territory and borders.
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