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Egypt military authorization for Saudi Arabia

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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 should Riyadh request assistance. The authorization follows escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and strategic maritime routes, such as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is critical to the Suez Canal. This reinforcement of the strategic alliance between Cairo and Riyadh follows previous Egyptian participation in the Saudi-led coalition through naval and limited ground support. The decision aligns with the Egyptian National Defense Council’s stance on action. Despite the ~~“inseparable link” between Saudi and~~ military mandate, Egyptian ~~national security, specifically responding~~ leadership continues to ~~increased Houthi strikes on facilities such as Riyadh’s international airport and Aramco infrastructure.~~ advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the regional conflict.

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