Cairo, Oct. 26 -- Egypt's parliament on Monday authorised President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks and concerns about a wider regional conflict.
In a statement, parliament said the vote authorised el-Sissi to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia in defending its territory and sovereignty against external "aggression". The chamber did not disclose the vote breakdown, although it is overwhelmingly dominated by pro-government lawmakers.
The government has not publicly detailed the proposed assistance, prompting questions among lawmakers about its scope. However, a regional official briefed on the matter said Egypt would deploy air defence systems and aircraft to hel...