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Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebels

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oil infrastructure.

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  1. Egypt prepared to defend Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi airport attack

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  2. Egyptian defense officials pledge to help defend Saudis from Houthis

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    Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebels

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Egypt Pledges Support to Saudi Arabia (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorize possible military assistance to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states if they request it. He said any action would be defensive, aimed at protecting their security and sovereignty, and not an attempt …

  2. Bloomberg

    Egypt Ready to Defend Saudi Arabia if Needed, Sisi Says (opens Bloomberg)

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    Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said his nation stands ready to defend Saudi Arabia as it comes under attack from Yemen’s Houthis and called on parliament to convene an emergency session to authorize such action if it became necessary.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.

  4. Al-Monitor

    Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Egypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.

  6. New York Post

    Egypt prepared to defend Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi airport attack (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said his country’s military is prepared to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, raising the prospect of a wider regional conflict after a deadly strike on a Riyadh airport killed 13 people, including an American.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Egypt to provide ‘necessary’ support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Presidency says Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with support to defend its security and protect its resources.

  8. Al Jazeera

    What help can Egypt offer Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain 'strictly defensive', as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.

  9. Al-Monitor

    Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Oct 18 (Reuters) - Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis intensify their attacks on the world's largest oil exporter.

  10. Al-Monitor

    Egypt says ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Iran-allied Houthis (opens Al-Monitor)

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    CAIRO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, thepresidency said on Sunday,potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war as Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis intensify their attacks on the ki…

  11. Fortune

  12. KOB 4

    Egypt’s top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks (opens KOB 4)

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    Egypt's top security body says it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports and oil infrastructure with drones and missiles in recent days, killing at least 19 people.

  13. End Time Headlines

    Egypt Vows To Defend Saudi Arabia after Deadly Houthi Attack (opens End Time Headlines)

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    Egypt’s military stands ready to defend Saudi Arabia against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi vowed this weekend, raising the specter of a broader regional war. According to a report from Alex Jones Live, Sisi’s declaration came in direct response to a deadly attack on R…

  14. Semafor

    Egypt pledges to support Saudi Arabia in Houthi war (opens Semafor)

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    Egypt pledged “all necessary and possible forms of support” to Saudi Arabia as intensifying Houthi attacks risk a widening regional conflict.

  15. UPI

    Egyptian defense officials pledge to help defend Saudis from Houthis (opens UPI)

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    Egypt's top defense officials vowed to support Saudi Arabia as it continues to face deadly attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

  16. Al-Monitor

    What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? (opens Al-Monitor)

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    CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether toauthorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen'sHouthis if Riyadh requests its support.

  17. Al-Monitor

    Explainer-What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? (opens Al-Monitor)

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    CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament is expected to vote this week on whether toauthorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen'sHouthis if Riyadh requests its support.

  18. CBS News

    Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebels (opens CBS News)

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    Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oil infrastructure.

  19. End Time Headlines

    Egypt moves toward sending troops to Saudi Arabia to help defend against attacks by Houthis (opens End Time Headlines)

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    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has requested parliamentary authorization for the military to assist in defending Saudi Arabia as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels step up strikes on the kingdom’s airports and oil infrastructure.

  20. Revolver News

  21. Breitbart News

    Egypt Offers Saudi Arabia Support Against Houthis as Turkey and Pakistan Go MIA (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Egyptian National Defense Council announced that it had agreed to offer "all necessary and possible forms of support to Saudi Arabia" against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen.

  22. France 24

    Egypt mulls joining Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis (opens France 24)

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    Egypt may be about to join the war against Houthis. Saudi Arabia has come under sustained attack from the Iran-backed group in recent weeks after a collapse of a truce in Yemen in September. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt mid-September to request potential military support from the c…

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