Sisi: Egyptian Military Effort is for Defending Saudi Territory, Not an Attack on Yemen - Sarmad

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that Egypt’s military action to defend Saudi Arabia would not involve launching an attack on Yemen, and would be limited to defending the Kingdom’s territory and borders, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidential spokesperson on Wednesday. The statement said, “The Egyptian military effort is for the defense of the Kingdom’s territory and does not include an attack on Yemen… The aim is to defend the Kingdom’s territory and borders, as well as the territory of any other Arab state if Egypt is requested to do so.” He added, “The Egyptian military effort does not extend beyond the borders of Egypt or any sister state whose security and stability Egypt is keen to protect.”