Egypt's parliament authorized el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s parliament authorized President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if the kingdom requests it, while Cairo ruled out strikes on Yemen. The decision followed Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport and facilities belonging to Saudi state oil company Aramco, which Al Jazeera reported had disrupted flights and oil exports.
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Egypt’s parliament authorized President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Monday to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if requested, while Cairo ruled out strikes on Yemen. The House of Representatives approved the mandate after el-Sisi sought parliamentary backing last week, as Houthi attacks on Saudi territory intensified.
The vote followed Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport and facilities of Saudi state oil company Aramco. Al Jazeera, citing Reuters, reported that the attacks disrupted flights and oil exports. Africanews said Houthi advances had also raised concerns about Saudi security and the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis control Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and are fighting the Saudi-led coalition that backs the country’s internationally recognized government.
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Verifier’s note
Africanews, Gulf News, Al Jazeera, and The Jerusalem Post all report that Egypt approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. Africanews credits AP, Gulf News credits AFP, and Al Jazeera credits Reuters; the Africanews videos repeat its report, while the other Reuters-attributed results are derivative.