Cairo, Oct. 26 -- Egypt's parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take necessary measures to support and defend Saudi Arabia, Ahram Online reported on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The approval was secured by a two-thirds majority of lawmakers. In a statement, the House of Representatives said the measures would be coordinated with Riyadh and aimed at defending the kingdom's territory, sovereignty and holy sites against external aggression.

The move comes amid regional security concerns following repeated missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.

The decision followed closed-door parliamentary sessions held on October 18, 19 and 26 at el-Sisi's request to discuss the regional situation and its implications for Egyptian...