Egyptian Parliament Discusses Authorizing Sisi to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia for Three Days

The Egyptian parliament adjourned its session, convened today at the request of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss providing defensive support to Saudi Arabia, until tomorrow, Monday, according to official Egyptian media.

The Asharq Al-Awsat news agency reported today that Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hesham Badawi, adjourned today’s plenary session, which was held in light of the President’s request, to tomorrow’s Monday session, without providing further details.

In a post on his official page on the “X” platform today, Sunday, Badawi wrote: “Today’s, tomorrow’s, and the day after tomorrow’s sessions of the House will continue to discuss the authorization of the President of the Republic to send military forces to Saudi Arabia.”

Spokesman for the Presidential Press Office, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated that the National Defense Council reviewed all current regional developments and the serious developments the region is witnessing, particularly in light of the escalating unacceptable attacks against the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based on this, the Council decided the following:

1. Full solidarity and complete support for the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stemming from the historical ties and strong bonds between the peoples of the two brotherly countries, considered the heart of the Arab nation, and in recognition of the link between Saudi national security and Egyptian and Arab national security.

3. Continuing and intensifying political and diplomatic efforts, in coordination with relevant regional and international parties, to contribute to de-escalation across the entire region and the peaceful resolution of the crises facing the area.