Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate

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Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate

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Egypt’s parliament authorized the military to provide support for the defense of Saudi Arabia after an escalation in Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The move could bring Cairo directly into the widening regional conflict.

CAIRO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Parliament authorised Egypt's military on Monday to provide support to help defend Saudi Arabia, parliamentarians said and local media reported, a move that could push Cairo directly into the regional conflict that has expanded with intensified attacks by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis on the Gulf kingdom.

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