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Egypt parliament authorizes defensive support to Saudi Arabia: state media

CAIRO: Egypt’s parliament authorized on Monday sending military support to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The House of Representatives “approved authorizing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to take the necessary measures to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” state newspaper Al-Ahram reported.