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Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

Al-Monitor21 October 2026, 15:46 UTCYemen

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders and would not include an attack on Yemen, the presidency said on Wednesday, as the Iran-allied Houthis intensify attacks on the kingdom.

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