What Happened
Egyptian Parliament Meets After National Defense Council Backs Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s House of Representatives is set to meet after the National Defense Council, led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, pledged full support for Saudi Arabia’s security. The council agreed to provide all necessary forms of support to defend Saudi Arabia, and the president stated that Egypt is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia if requested, subject to parliamentary authorization. The move comes after repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports, and the president expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait for their support to Egypt in the past. This development was first reported by EgyptToday.