The Egyptian parliament issued a statement on the 26th saying that the parliament approved authorization for President Sisi on the same day to take measures to support Saudi Arabia. The statement said that according to the decision made by the Egyptian Defense Council on the 18th, the authorization allows the president to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia in resisting any external attack and maintaining Saudi sovereignty and the safety of religious sites. The Egyptian Defense Council held a meeting on the 18th under Sisi's presidency and decided to provide “all necessary and possible support” to Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian House of Representatives held an emergency session on the same day to review authorizing the government to provide support when receiving Saudi requests, but there was no vote on this day. Sisi has previously stated that Egypt is willing to provide support if Saudi Arabia makes a request, but only at the “defense” level.

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