Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday to grant a legal mandate for military intervention if requested by Riyadh. The escalation follows financial losses at the Suez Canal due to Houthi activity around the Bab al-Mandab Strait. While Cairo has historically avoided involvement in Yemen, el-Sisi has stated that the national security of Gulf countries is integral to Egypt's own security, vowing to protect Saudi borders and stability.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Egypt Lands Military Planes in Saudi Arabia After Defense Council Approval
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Two Egyptian Air Force C-130H cargo planes landed at King Fahd Air Base in Taif on Sunday morning following a decision by Egypt's National Defense Council to aid Saudi Arabia. The council, led by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, agreed to provide all necessary and possible support to the kingdom to counter repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants. Saudi Arabia has since intercepted a fresh wave of incoming drones as Cairo moves to finalize its military involvement.
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