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.
Al Jazeera English reports: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
The story is also being covered by DW. DW reports that the Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested."
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthi, Egypt and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah.
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Key details
- Location
- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English and DW
- First reported
- Key names
- Houthi, Egypt, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah, Egyptian
- Section
- World
Sources
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- Al Jazeera EnglishEgypt’s el-Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
- DWEgypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked
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