Egypt's Sisi says Saudi defence role would not include attack on Yemen

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said any Egyptian military role in defending Saudi Arabia would be limited to Saudi territory and borders, and would not involve attacking Yemen. Egypt’s parliament postponed a vote on authorizing support for Saudi Arabia as lawmakers continue debating the proposal amid Houthi attacks.

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military effort to defend Saudi Arabia would not include an attack on Yemen and would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders, according to a statement by the Egyptian presidency spokesperson on Wednesday. On Monday, Egypt's parliament delayed until October 26 a vote on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia if requested, lawmakers said, extending deliberations over a potentially deeper Egyptian role following recent attacks by Yemen's Houthis.