Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Egypt's top security body has agreed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks, PBS NewsHour reports, after Egypt's presidency and president pledged support.
Egypt's top security body has agreed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks, PBS NewsHour reported. The reports do not say what form the help will take.
PBS says the Houthis have repeatedly struck Saudi airports and oil facilities. It says they use drones and missiles that can change course in flight, which makes them hard for interceptors to stop.
Egypt's presidency said earlier that Egypt will give Saudi Arabia "necessary" support to defend its security and protect its resources, according to Al Jazeera. That followed remarks by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Al Jazeera reported that he pledged "any measure" to help if the kingdom asks. Deutsche Welle quoted him saying Egypt was ready to act "if requested."
Gulf Cooperation Council ministers also condemned the Houthi attacks and urged action against the group, Al Jazeera reported. The outlet says fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 233,000 people. Al Jazeera also ran an analysis in which analysts said any Egyptian move would stay "strictly defensive."
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- Al JazeeraEgypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi ArabiaSat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraEgypt’s el-Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksSat, Oct 17, 12:49 PM EDT
- Deutsche WelleEgypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if askedSat, Oct 17, 1:49 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraEgypt to provide ‘necessary’ support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacksSun, Oct 18, 6:23 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraWhat help can Egypt offer Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis?Sun, Oct 18, 7:11 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraGCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifiesSun, Oct 18, 2:44 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourEgypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacksSun, Oct 18, 3:22 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraIran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hitMon, Oct 19, 6:49 AM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Sun, Oct 18, 3:20 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Gulf states condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; Egypt pledges support
- Sat, Oct 17, 1:55 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Egypt's Sisi says he will help defend Saudi Arabia if asked