Egypt convenes parliament to approve defensive aid for Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s parliament will meet on Sunday to consider President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s request to provide defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia if Riyadh asks for support. Analysts expect any assistance to focus on protecting Saudi territory rather than deploying troops to Yemen’s front lines.
- Egypt’s parliament will consider authorising defensive aid for Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
- At least two-thirds of lawmakers must approve the proposal.