Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
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- CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday."...S1
- Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.S2
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Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked
CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi a…
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Published Oct 17, 2026
What to know
- CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday."...S1
- Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.S2
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