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Egypt Ready to Defend Saudi Arabia if Needed, Sisi Says

Bloomberg Politics17 October 2026, 12:14 UTCEgypt

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said his nation stands ready to defend Saudi Arabia as it comes under attack from Yemen’s Houthis and called on parliament to convene an emergency session to authorize such action if it became necessary.

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