Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
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Egyptian Parliament
Egypt
October 19, 2026
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Egypt's parliament adjourned a session regarding military support for Saudi Arabia until October 26. The proposal follows Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including a strike on Riyadh airport that killed 13 people.
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