Egypt Approves Sending Military Forces to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's National Defense Council approved sending Egyptian military units to Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning, following an urgent meeting chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to undertake a defensive mission securing the Kingdom's stability, pending parliamentary constitutional endorsement. According to the Egyptian presidential spokesperson, the session held at Al-Ittihadiya Palace included the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, and senior military and security officials, to evaluate ongoing regional developments and security challenges. The council affirmed Cairo's full solidarity with Riyadh, emphasizing historical bilateral ties and the strategic link connecting Saudi national security with Egyptian and pan-Arab security. Officials resolved to extend all possible support to Saudi Arabia to defend its sovereignty, protect its critical resources, safeguard Islamic holy sites, and maintain stability. Concurrently, the council emphasized intensifying diplomatic and political outreach alongside international and regional actors to de-escalate regional tensions through peaceful crisis resolution. The official statement withheld details regarding force sizes, deployment schedules, or operational roles, noting that parliamentary procedures will finalize constitutional authorization.