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Explainer-What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict?

Straits Times19 October 2026, 12:50 UTCSaudi Arabia

CAIRO, Oct 19 - Egypt's parliament is expected to vote this week on whether to authorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen's Houthis if Riyadh requests its support.

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