Egypt deployed forces to Saudi Arabia before Sisi's public pledge of military support, sources say
Egypt deployed forces to Saudi Arabia before Sisi's public pledge of military support, sources say Submitted by MEE correspondent on Wed, 11/11/2026 - 11:10 Egypt sent troops, Rafale fighter jets, helicopters and transport aircraft to the kingdom despite major disagreements within the military's top brass over Cairo's role in the conflict Egyptian army special forces can be seen in northern Sinai…
Egypt sent troops, fighter jets, helicopters and transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia before President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi publicly pledged military support, according to military sources. The deployment occurred despite internal disagreements within Egypt's top military brass about Cairo's role in the conflict. Egyptian naval warships also moved towards the Red Sea, near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid concerns over Red Sea shipping security and Houthi attacks in Yemen.
Flight-tracking data revealed Egyptian military C-130 Hercules transport aircraft operating in Saudi airspace. Separately, Egypt had repositioned air defense systems to strategic locations in the east and south of the country. Discussions between Egypt and Saudi Arabia aimed to agree on military intervention, with the strategy and operational plans still being coordinated.
The parliamentary approval for Egypt's deployment came after a two-thirds majority vote in the House of Representatives on 26 October.
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