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  "id": 15362630,
  "title": "Egyptian analyst highlights Cairo’s support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/egyptian-analyst-highlights-cairos-support-for-saudi-arabia-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T05:59:41.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/vzvzq6h8w"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egyptian political analyst Emad Gad has highlighted Cairo's stance of supporting Saudi Arabia in its conflict with the Houthis. As a senior advisor at the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, Gad emphasized that any deployment of Egyptian troops abroad necessitates approval from both the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the country's parliament. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Gad revealed that a parliamentary session has been convened to authorize Egypt's president to back Saudi Arabia. He explained that Egypt's military capabilities could include deploying air defense units to the border, ready to counter any missiles or drones aimed at Saudi territory. Gad further stated that Egypt's advanced air forces could readily support Saudi Arabia's requests, whether it involves safeguarding the Kingdom's borders or engaging in air operations against Houthi positions. According to Gad, the deep-rooted bonds and mutual interests between Saudi Arabia and Egypt are such that the Kingdom's security is fundamentally tied to Egypt's national security. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has previously expressed his resolve, stating that Egypt will not stand idly by as the security of Gulf states is threatened. He urged all parties involved to put an end to the conflict and violence. Lastly, Gad reiterated that, following directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Egypt is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect and defend Saudi Arabia.",
  "summary": "Egyptian political adviser Emad Gad says any deployment of Egyptian troops abroad requires military and parliamentary approval.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
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      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
        "title": "At least 12 killed, 309 injured in Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as Trump weighs joining Saudi-led strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/at-least-12-killed-309-injured-in-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-as",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:47:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Coalition says two missiles, drone launched towards Saudi Arabia destroyed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/coalition-says-two-missiles-drone-launched-towards-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:10:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Middle East conflict: Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones targeting Riyadh; Trump says Iran war will end soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/middle-east-conflict-saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-drones-targeting",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:50:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi forces successfully intercept missiles and drones from multiple directions, analyst says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/saudi-forces-successfully-intercept-missiles-and-drones-from-multiple",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:59:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Riyadh drone interceptions rise as Egypt considers Saudi defence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/riyadh-drone-interceptions-rise-as-egypt-considers-saudi-defence",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:27:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}