{
  "id": 15397733,
  "title": "Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthis warn Cairo against military intervention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/egypt-pledges-support-for-saudi-arabia-as-houthis-warn-cairo-against-15397733",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:20:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/egypt-pledges-support-for-saudi-arabia-as-houthis-warn-cairo-against-military-intervention/"
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  "account": "Egypt's top security body pledged \"all necessary and possible forms of support\" to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as the kingdom faced attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The National Defence Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, emphasized that Saudi Arabia's security is closely linked to Egypt's own and that of the broader Arab region. The council's support would aid the kingdom in defending its security, territory, and Islamic holy sites. The statement, however, did not mention troops. Mostafa Bakry, a close MP and TV host to the state, reported that the council had approved sending forces to Saudi Arabia on a defensive mission, though this has not been officially confirmed.\n\nParliament's vote on authorizing President El Sisi to help defend Saudi Arabia was scheduled for 1pm on Sunday, with the majority of pro-Sisi legislators expected to approve the request. Egypt's President made the request on Saturday, stating that the country would only act if Riyadh asked and would not fight or attack anyone. The Houthi-controlled parliament in Yemen, however, warned against Egypt being dragged into the conflict, calling it a grave danger to its national security and accusing Riyadh of aggression and siege in Yemen for over a decade. The Saudi-led coalition reported shooting down two ballistic missiles and three drones over Saudi territory, while the Houthis have launched 20 attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport since October 1, killing 19 and wounding 364. The UN Security Council condemned these attacks and backed Saudi Arabia's right to self-defence. Egypt's move also comes as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense agreement, with Egypt considering joining.",
  "summary": "Egypt 's top security body on Sunday pledged “all necessary and possible forms of support” to Saudi Arabia . It met hours before parliament convened to vote on authorising President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to help defend the kingdom against attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The National Defence Council, chaired by Mr El Sisi at Al Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo, said Saudi Arabia's security was…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthis warn Cairo against military intervention",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/egypt-pledges-support-for-saudi-arabia-as-houthis-warn-cairo-against",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:20:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Cairo vows support for Riyadh as 2 Saudi officers killed in helicopter crash near Yemen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cairo-vows-support-for-riyadh-as-2-saudi-officers-killed-in",
        "published": "2026-10-18T12:20:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support to Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/egypts-parliament-delays-vote-on-military-support-to-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-10-18T14:18:57.000Z"
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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."
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