Egypt parliament to consider Sisi request for Saudi defensive aid
Summary
Egypt’s parliament is set to consider President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s request to authorize military assistance to Saudi Arabia, with any support described as defensive, The New York Times reports. Middle East Eye says lawmakers were expected to meet Sunday afternoon to consider the request, which would allow Egypt to help defend the kingdom if asked. Sisi pledged to take necessary measures if Riyadh requested assistance, and The Straits Times reports the pledge came amid escalating Houthi attacks. Middle East Eye says he would follow guidance from Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince; The Times of Israel also reports that Sisi said he would not seek another presidential term in 2030.
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Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that Sisi pledged to take any measure to help defend Saudi Arabia if requested.
The Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times reports that Sisi made the pledge amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and that parliament announced an emergency session for Sunday.
Middle East Eye
Source ↗Middle East Eye reports that parliament called the Sunday session in response to Sisi’s request for authorization, and that he said Egypt would act in accordance with guidance from Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince.
The Times of Israel
Source ↗The Times of Israel reports that Sisi said Egypt’s armed forces were ready to assist Saudi Arabia if requested and that he would not seek another presidential term in 2030.
Middle East Eye
Source ↗Middle East Eye reports that parliament was set to meet Sunday afternoon to consider Sisi’s request and that he stressed any Egyptian assistance would be strictly defensive.
The New York Times
Source ↗The New York Times reports that Egypt’s defense chiefs pledged support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks and that Sisi had asked lawmakers to authorize military assistance, which he said would be defensive.
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