Egypt's parliament is to vote on authorising defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. Analysts say any deployment would be limited to protecting Saudi territory, not Yemen's front lines.
01Summary
- 01Egyptian President el-Sisi requested an emergency parliamentary session to approve defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia.
- 02Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have included the capital Riyadh, airports and oil facilities.
- 03Egypt's foreign minister said the Suez Canal lost about $11bn since Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping began in 2023.
- 04Millions of Egyptians live and work in Saudi Arabia, which is Egypt's largest source of remittances.
- 05Under Egyptian law, the president cannot send troops abroad without a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.
02Why it matters
Egypt's potential involvement could affect the security of critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea, impacting global shipping and the Suez Canal's revenues, which are vital to Egypt's economy.
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