The delay follows previous approval from Egypt's National Defense Council to provide all possible support to Riyadh amid intensifying Houthi attacks. While an Egyptian official stated any assistance will be defensive and exclude offensive action in Yemen, two Egyptian C-130H cargo planes have already landed at King Fahd Air Base in Taif. In a parallel development, Saudi Arabia has resumed transferring funds to the Egyptian Central Bank as Cairo readies for potential defense missions.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Egypt Parliament Delays Vote on Saudi Military Support to Oct 26
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Members of Egypt's House of Representatives have pushed back a decision on whether President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi may deploy forces to Saudi Arabia, scheduling a final vote for October 26. Lawmakers held closed emergency sessions on Sunday and Monday where most members supported the move, though several requested further details on the military's specific role. The Egyptian constitution requires a two-thirds majority in parliament before any combat mission abroad can be officially authorized.
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