What help can Egypt offer Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis?

What happened: Egypt's parliament is convening Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested an emergency session to approve defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia, if Riyadh asks for support in its war with Yemen's Houthis. Key numbers: Suez Canal lost about $11bn since attacks began in 2023; King Khalid international airport attacked at least 20 times; parliament Why it matters: Analysts say the move would shift Egypt from a multilateral maritime framework to a bilateral military commitment, with counter-drones and anti-missile support seen as the most urgent need if authorised.

Egypt's parliament is convening Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested an emergency session to approve defensive military aid to Saudi Arabia, if Riyadh asks for support in its war with Yemen's Houthis.

Analysts say the move would shift Egypt from a multilateral maritime framework to a bilateral military commitment, with counter-drones and anti-missile support seen as the most urgent need if authorised.