Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
Sisi said Egypt would act only in defense if Riyadh asks, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have killed 14 people and wounded more than 300.
- On Saturday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi requested an emergency parliamentary session to authorize potential military support for Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that Egypt's role would remain strictly defensive and require a formal request from the Kingdom.
- These comments follow missile strikes by Yemen's Houthi group on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, which killed civilians and injured hundreds, prompting Egypt to condemn the attacks.
- President El-Sisi warned on Thursday that threats targeting Saudi Arabia impact Egyptian and broader Arab national security, clarifying that Egypt seeks to protect allies rather than initiate offensive military action.
- No specific military measures were announced, and El-Sisi noted that Riyadh has not yet submitted a formal request for assistance, meaning any deployment remains contingent on parliamentary approval.
- Cairo continues to pledge support for other Gulf nations, vowing to stand alongside them against threats to their territorial integrity as part of Egypt's broader policy of maintaining regional stability.
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The Egyptian leader called for an end to hostilities, while pledging to offer assistance to his Saudi ally if the kingdom requests it. The post Egypt: At Sisi's request, parliament will meet to provide support to Saudi Arabia appeared first on in.gr.
Egypt has hinted at the possibility of providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia, which is currently under attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated in a speech at the Army Academy graduation ceremony on the 17th (local time), "We are ready to provide military support to defend Saudi Arabia." President al-Sisi added, "If a request is made, I hope the parliament will convene an emergency meeting and autho…
Houthis Attacks: Egypt's Sisi Asks Parliament To Authorise Support For Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi asked lawmakers to authorise support for Saudi defences against attacks by Yemen's Houthis, if requested by the kingdom.
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“I address everyone in the Gulf, urging an end to the ongoing war. Regardless of this appeal […] to extinguish the flames of conflict—Egypt, in accordance with the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, stands ready to take any necessary measures to protect or defend you [Saudi Arabia].”
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The Straits TimesEgypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have in recent days attacked Riyadh's international airport and the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, amid renewed fighting with the Saudi-backed forces.
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