Sisi asks parliament to authorise Egyptian support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis

Single source · 2026-10-17

Middle East Eye reports that Egyptian President Sisi asked parliament on Saturday to authorise Egyptian support for Saudi Arabia in its war with the Houthis, if Saudi Arabia requests it. The report's headline frames the position as defending Saudi territory without attacking Yemen. No other source in the claims confirms or denies this.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-21 16:12 UTC

First reported 2026-10-21 16:12 UTC; last updated 2026-10-21 16:22 UTC.

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