Egypt Limits Saudi Military Support to Defense

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt’s military backing for Saudi Arabia is limited to defending the kingdom’s territory and borders and will not include attacks on Yemen. Speaking at the Egypt Forum 2026, Sisi described Gulf security as inseparable from Egypt’s national interests and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to collective Arab security. His remarks come amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. By defining the limits of its military commitment, Cairo signals solidarity with Riyadh while seeking to avoid an expanded offensive role in Yemen. The distinction could influence regional military coordination and the scope of any broader confrontation.