Egyptian parliament to discuss authorizing action to defend Saudi Arabia if requested

Egypt’s parliament will convene a plenary session on Sunday following a call by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi for authorization to provide Saudi Arabia with defensive aid if requested, Anadolu reports. “In light of the president’s request, it has been decided to hold the council’s plenary session at 1 pm (1000GMT) tomorrow, Sunday, 18 October 2026,” Egypt’s Al-Ahram newspaper cited the parliament as saying in a Saturday statement. Speaking at the Egyptian Military Academy’s graduation ceremony in the New Capital on Saturday, Sisi said Egypt would take all necessary measures to defend Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requested assistance. READ: Sisi warns against threats to Saudi Arabia, says Gulf security is linked to Egypt’s national security He noted that any such action would require […]