Fighters, warships and air defences: What Egypt could bring to Saudi’s fight against Houthis

 Egypt is evaluating military aid to Saudi Arabia as the conflict with the Houthis escalates in Yemen. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking parliamentary approval for potential assistance, with deliberations scheduled for late October. The historical context of Egypt’s past intervention in Yemen raises concerns about possible military commitments. There are significant economic ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia that may influence this decision. Egypt is evaluating military aid to Saudi Arabia as the conflict with the Houthis escalates in Yemen. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking parliamentary approval for potential assistance, with deliberations scheduled for late October. The historical context of Egypt’s past intervention in Yemen raises concerns about possible military commitments. There are significant economic ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia that may influence this decision.