Egypt Parliament Approves Military Support to Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Attacks

The Egyptian parliament approved military support on the 26th (local time) to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

According to AFP and other media outlets, the House of Representatives passed a motion authorizing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia, following a request by the Egyptian leader.

It has not yet been disclosed what form of assistance Egypt, which boasts the largest military in the Arab world with hundreds of thousands of troops, fighter jets, and integrated air defense systems, will provide.

In this regard, President el-Sisi stated on the 21st that his country's support "is intended to defend Saudi territory and does not include attacks on Yemen."

Previously, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a surprise visit to Egypt last month and held talks with President el-Sisi as the Houthis intensified their offensives targeting Saudi Arabia.

At the time, the two countries discussed a joint response to security threats and the strengthening of economic and military cooperation, reaffirming their solid alliance.

Saudi Arabia is one of Egypt's staunch allies, and foreign media reported that Riyadh has supported President el-Sisi's government since he ousted former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

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