Egypt’s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly during an extraordinary legislative session to authorize President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to deploy armed forces abroad in support of Saudi Arabia’s territorial defense. The legislative mandate permits naval, air defense, and specialized logistical units to assist Gulf defense forces in countering escalating missile and unmanned aerial vehicle barrages launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement.
Lawmakers framed the resolution as a vital measure of collective Arab national security, emphasizing Cairo’s constitutional commitment to safeguarding strategic partners and securing vital navigation corridors throughout the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Egyptian defense strategists underscored that disruptions to maritime commerce and critical energy infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula pose severe systemic threats to regional economic stability and Suez Canal revenues.
The parliamentary decision solidifies a long-standing strategic defense pact between Cairo and Riyadh, reflecting deepened security coordination amid shifting regional geopolitical alliances. International diplomats noted that Egypt’s military commitment highlights growing regional impatience with persistent asymmetric attacks targeting civilian hubs and sovereign industrial facilities across the Persian Gulf.
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https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-10-26/egypts-parliament-authorizes-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-to-defend-against-houthi-attacks