Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia, a key Gulf power, as Houthi attacks intensify
Egypt’s parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take “all necessary measures” to help Saudi Arabia defend itself, potentially drawing Cairo more directly into the kingdom’s conflict with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement.
By Adekunle AgbetiloyeSouth Africa
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Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. PC: AFP
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- October 26, 2026
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