Egypt authorises military support for Saudi Arabia

Politics · First reported 26 Oct, 13:10 · Updated 19:10

Egypt’s parliament authorised military support for Saudi Arabia amid intensified Houthi attacks. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said any action would be limited to defending Saudi territory and borders, while Egypt’s foreign minister said Cairo continued to favour a diplomatic settlement.

Egypt’s parliament approved a mandate on Monday authorising President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests assistance.
El-Sisi said any Egyptian military action would be limited to protecting Saudi territory and borders, rather than attacking Yemen.
The authorisation followed Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport and facilities of Saudi state oil company Aramco; the report says the attacks disrupted flights and oil exports.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo continued to favour a diplomatic settlement.
Egypt’s constitution requires approval from two-thirds of legislators before troops can be sent abroad on combat missions.

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Key facts

Decision: Egypt’s parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Condition: The mandate allows support if Riyadh requests assistance.
Stated limit: El-Sisi said any action would protect Saudi territory and borders, not attack Yemen.
Parliamentary threshold: The constitution requires approval from two-thirds of legislators before troops can be sent abroad on combat missions.