Egypt calls for political solution to Saudi Arabia-Houthi conflict as parliament weighs military support

Summary

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday that all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The Straits Times reported that Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen conflict diplomatically, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia against the Iran-aligned Houthis. Middle East Eye reported that President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called on Saturday for an urgent parliamentary session to authorise military involvement in support of the kingdom. After a closed session on Sunday, lawmakers postponed the vote until 26 October to allow more deliberation. Abdelatty and intelligence chief Hassan Rashad travelled to Riyadh on Wednesday to deliver a letter from Sisi to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The reports cover the call for diplomacy and the upcoming vote, and do not describe specific measures or outcomes.

Timeline

1. Africanews

   22 Oct 2026, 16:36 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reports that Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday that all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

2. The Straits Times

   22 Oct 2026, 18:06 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen conflict diplomatically, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia against the Iran-aligned Houthis.

3. Middle East Eye

   22 Oct 2026, 21:14 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an urgent parliamentary session to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia, and that lawmakers postponed the vote until 26 October after a closed session.