Egypt’s parliament authorised Sisi to provide military support for Saudi Arabia, focusing on defending its territory and holy sites.

"We are talking about defending the land and borders of the kingdom,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.

"We are talking about defending the land and borders of the kingdom,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.

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Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.

Egypt’s parliament has voted to authorize President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to provide Saudi Arabia with military support in defending the kingdom against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.