Egyptian president says military support for Saudi Arabia does not include attacks on Yemen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Wednesday that Egypt’s military support for Saudi Arabia does not include launching attacks on Yemen, stressing that Cairo’s role is limited to defending the Kingdom’s territory and borders, Anadolu reports. Sisi made the remarks during a session titled “Security of the Nation and Citizens” on the third day of the Egypt Forum 2026, attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, ministers and senior officials, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. “The Egyptian military effort is intended to defend the Kingdom’s territory and does not include an attack on Yemen,” Sisi said. He explained that Egypt’s military role involves defending Saudi Arabia’s territory and borders, as well as those of any other Arab country […]