Sisi says Egypt will 'defend Saudi territory' without attacking Yemen

Sisi says Egypt will 'defend Saudi territory' without attacking Yemen Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said on Wednesday that Cairo's proposed military support for Riyadh was to "defend Saudi territory, and does not include an attack on Yemen". At a government event titled Egypt Forum 2026, Sisi said the "objective is to defend the kingdom's lands and borders, as well as those of any other Arab state, should it be requested of Egypt", according to a statement from his office. "Egyptian military operations do not extend beyond the borders of Egypt or those of any sisterly nation," he added. The Egyptian president asked parliament on Saturday to authorise support for Saudi Arabia in its war with the Houthis, "if requested", saying it was "inconceivable" for Cairo to stand by as Riyadh's security and stability were threatened.