Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
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. Parliament is set to hold an emergency session on Sunday. El-Sisi wants approval for military assistance if Riyadh requests it.
He insists Egypt does not want war.
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