Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Sept. 15, 2026. (Credit: Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of the Saudi Royal Court/Reuters)
Egypt’s support had been expected for some time. On Sunday, the Egyptian National Defense Council said it stands “fully” behind Saudi Arabia in defending its resources, territorial integrity and Islam’s holy sites. The statement marked a departure from Cairo’s usual caution and came amid an escalation in Houthi attacks on the kingdom.The body, which is chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and brings together the country’s top security officials, said it was ready to provide all the support needed. Read more In Egypt, religious minorities face arbitrary detention for expressing their beliefs The previous day, Sisi had said it was “inconceivable” to put Saudi Arabia’s security or stability at risk. The kingdom is one of Cairo’s main financial backers. He then referred the matter to parliament.The Egyptian parliament,...
Egypt’s support had been expected for some time. On Sunday, the Egyptian National Defense Council said it stands “fully” behind Saudi Arabia in defending its resources, territorial integrity and Islam’s holy sites. The statement marked a departure from Cairo’s usual caution and came amid an escalation in Houthi attacks on the kingdom.The body, which is chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and brings together the country’s top security officials, said it was ready to provide all the support needed. Read more In Egypt, religious minorities face arbitrary detention for expressing their beliefs The previous day, Sisi had said it was “inconceivable” to put Saudi Arabia’s security or stability at risk. The kingdom is one of Cairo’s main financial backers. He then referred the matter to parliament.The...
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