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Egypt Pledges Defense of Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies and more than 233,000 people have been displaced. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said Egypt would defend Saudi Arabia if requested and called on lawmakers to authorize military assistance, which defense chiefs pledged to support. Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower sent employees home to work remotely amid the escalating Houthi threats.

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Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.

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Egypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked

The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.

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GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies

Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.

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Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats

Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.

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Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi AttacksNYTimes – World
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Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.

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Egypt to provide ‘necessary’ support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Presidency says Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with support to defend its security and protect its resources.

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Egypt’s el-Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.

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Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.

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