https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-s-sisi-seeks-authorisation-for-defence-assistance-to-saudi-arabiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-s-sisi-seeks-authorisation-for-defence-assistance-to-saudi-arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egypt-s-sisi-seeks-authorisation-for-defence-assistance-to-saudi-arabia#u141736Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:01:05 +0000President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorize military assistance to Saudi Arabia if requested. Speaking at the Egyptian Military Academy's graduation on 17 October, El-Sisi stated Egypt is prepared to protect the security and sovereignty of the kingdom. While defense chiefs have pledged support, some Egyptian lawmakers and political parties are objecting to the request. They warn that deploying troops could incur significant economic and military costs and risk pulling Egypt into an expanding regional war.Why it mattersThe request follows a