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Al-Sissi asks Parliament to authorise aid to Riyadh

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has convened Parliament to authorise possible military assistance to Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Houthis. He said Egypt would take the measures requested by Riyadh, subject to parliamentary approval, according to TSA.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has convened Parliament to authorise “any assistance” to be provided to Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen’s Houthis, according to TSA. The extraordinary session is due to take place on Sunday 18 October 2026 and could pave the way for Egypt’s direct involvement in the conflict.

The war waged by Riyadh against the Houthis has lasted since 2014 and has intensified in recent months. Parliamentary authorisation would allow Cairo to provide military support to Saudi Arabia, after al-Sissi had already promised to defend the kingdom if it asked, TSA reports.

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