Egypt’s parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to send military reinforcements to Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, Daily News Egypt reported. The mandate, approved after secret sessions on October 18, 19 and 26 convened at the president’s request, allows him to take the measures needed to defend Saudi territory, sovereignty and holy sites against any external aggression. It follows an October 18 meeting of Egypt’s National Defence Council, chaired by Al-Sisi, at which Egypt pledged all necessary and possible support for the kingdom’s security, stability and territorial integrity amid escalating attacks.
Egypt parliament authorises military support for Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to send military reinforcements to Saudi Arabia if the kingdom requests them, approving a mandate to defend Saudi territory, sovereignty and holy sites against external aggression.
Why it matters: The mandate puts Egyptian forces formally on call for Saudi Arabia's defence while attacks on the kingdom escalate and the Mecca Pact countries pursue de-escalation talks with Iran in Tehran.
Data as of Daily News Egypt report of October 26, 2026, read in full in this run, reporting a parliamentary statement, the National Defence Council consensus of October 18 and a presidency statement. Single publisher read, so this item is single-sourced and graded C; no vote tally, troop numbers or timetable were reported. Developing item.
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