Egyptian parliament authorizes defense support for Saudi Arabia
By The BriefBrief
Egypt’s parliament authorized the military to provide support to help defend Saudi Arabia, parliamentarians and local media reported. The support would be limited to defending Saudi territory and borders, not attacking Yemen. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had asked parliament to approve the measure if Riyadh requested help against Houthi attacks.
WHO:Egypt’s parliament
WHAT:Authorized Egypt’s military to provide support to help defend Saudi Arabia.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Egypt
WHY:Egypt’s parliament authorized the support to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, if Riyadh requests assistance.
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