### [2026-10-26](/feed/2026/10/26/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Egypt's parliament authorizes President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia if requested amid Houthi attacks in Saudi territory. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261026-egypt-parliament-authorises-military-support-to-saudi-arabia)

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