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Egyptian Parliament Postpones Vote on Sisi's Request to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia
October 20, 2026 at 02:28 PM · Updated 13h ago
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Egypt's Parliament has postponed until next Monday its vote on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's request to authorize sending armed forces to defend Saudi Arabia.
- El-Sisi requested Parliament's authorization, under Article 152 of the constitution, to send armed forces to defend Saudi Arabia if it asks.
- Parliament postponed the vote to next Monday after holding its second closed session on Monday.
- Mostaqbal Watan, Wafd, Homaa al-Watan, and Justice parties declared support for the mandate.
- The Social Democratic Party directed its parliamentary bloc to abstain, citing economic costs and risks of regional escalation.
- Nour Party deputy head Jalal Marra said Arab stability is a cornerstone of Egyptian national security and affirmed support for Saudi Arabia.
- Ashraf al-Dokar, head of Egypt's road transport workers union, said Sisi's moves confirm Egypt's firm support for Arab brothers.








