Egypt authorizes military aid to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks — SkimNews
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- Egyptian parliament approved a mandate allowing President el-Sisi to deploy military support to Saudi Arabia, following intensified Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.
- President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that any Egyptian military action would be limited to defending Saudi territory and borders, not conducting attacks inside Yemen.
- Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi strikes on critical infrastructure, including Riyadh’s airport and Aramco facilities, disrupting flights and oil exports.
- Houthi armed group has escalated attacks on Saudi targets, contributing to regional instability and prompting requests for broader military backing from allies.
- Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed Cairo’s preference for a diplomatic resolution after visiting Riyadh, underscoring ongoing peace efforts.
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Egypt’s de-escalation role and urged restraint, warning that further conflict could spiral out of control.
Why it matters: Egypt’s conditional military backing gives Saudi Arabia strategic reassurance without committing to direct combat in Yemen, preserving Cairo’s diplomatic stance while addressing shared security threats near the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb strait, where shipping disruptions have already cut canal revenue.
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