# Egypt military authorization for Saudi Arabia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-military-authorization-for-saudi-arabia > Updated: 2026-10-25T11:54:41.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 2. The Egyptian Parliament has granted President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the necessary authorization to provide military support to Saudi Arabia, passing the measure with a two-thirds majority during a closed-door session. This decision meets the constitutional requirement for deploying armed forces abroad. The mandate is strictly defensive, aimed at protecting Saudi sovereignty, territory, and holy sites against attacks from Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen. President al-Sisi has explicitly excluded offensive operations or military intervention within Yemeni territory, and the authorization does not include the deployment of Egyptian ground troops to Yemen. On October 26, 2026, the House of Representatives approved the mandate following a request from the President to provide assistance should Riyadh formally request it. This parliamentary action follows an October 18 National Defense Council meeting that affirmed Egypt’s solidarity with the Kingdom. The decision adheres to Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution, which requires presidential authorization and parliamentary approval for deploying armed forces on combat missions abroad. While the full scope of assistance remains officially unconfirmed, regional officials indicate the support may involve the deployment of aircraft and air defense systems to intercept incoming missiles and drones. This move provides a formal legal framework for coordinated defensive action. Despite the military mandate, Egyptian leadership continues to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the regional conflict. ## Claims - The Egyptian House of Representatives approved a request by President Sisi to take defensive measures to support Saudi Arabia. (corroborated by 27 sources) - The military support is intended to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Houthi rebels. (corroborated by 23 sources) - The parliamentary vote was held during closed-door sessions. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The authorization explicitly excludes offensive operations against Yemen. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The approval was granted by a two-thirds majority of the Egyptian Parliament. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Egypt will not deploy ground troops to Yemen. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The decision follows Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution regarding the deployment of armed forces abroad. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The authorization requires coordination between Egypt and Saudi Arabia before action is taken. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The authorization is intended as a defensive measure against external aggression. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The National Defense Council met on October 18, 2026, to discuss solidarity with Saudi Arabia. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Egypt may deploy air defense systems and aircraft to help repel missiles and drones. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Egypt Parliament authorizes President Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia Egypt's parliament has granted President Sisi authority to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if requested, following increased Houthi attacks on the kingdom. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-parliament-authorizes-military-support-for-saudi-arabia ### 2026-10-19: Egypt Parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia Egypt's parliament has delayed a vote until October 26 on President al-Sisi's request for authority to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if requested. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-approves-military-troop-deployment-to-saudi-arabia --- Cite as: Egypt military authorization for Saudi Arabia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-military-authorization-for-saudi-arabia