The Aporia · Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked

On October 17, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated during a military academy ceremony that Egypt would defend Saudi Arabia if requested, following recent Houthi attacks on Saudi territory including Riyadh's airport and Aramco facilities. Sisi sought parliamentary approval for potential military action in support of Saudi Arabia, indicating the strong alliance between the two nations. The Egyptian parliament announced an emergency session to address this request.

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On October 17, 2026, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorize any defense assistance requested by Saudi Arabia, amid escalating attacks on the kingdom from Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy in Cairo, el-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to defend Saudi Arabia if needed, stating that Cairo would act “in accordance with the directives of His Majesty King Salman and the directives of the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.” The recent attacks include strikes on Riyadh’s international airport and Saudi Aramco, prompting Sisi’s urgent call for parliamentary approval to support Saudi Arabia's defense.

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