New Administrative Capital:Egypt's parliament convened an emergency session on Sunday to discuss potential actions to support Saudi Arabia, which may include the deployment of Egyptian forces. This session was prompted by increasing Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.

According to Anadolu Agency, the extraordinary meeting took place in Egypt's New Administrative Capital and was led by Parliament Speaker Hisham Badawi. This followed a request from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, as reported by the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper. President Sisi had previously expressed Egypt's readiness to take any steps requested by Saudi Arabia to protect its security and sovereignty.

The Egyptian Constitution's Article 152 mandates that the president, as the supreme commander of the armed forces, must consult the National Defense Council and secure two-thirds of parliament's approval before declaring war or dispatching troops for combat missions abroad. Parliament's internal rules also stipulate that such authorization must be deliberated during an urgent closed session convened at the president's request.

Earlier on Sunday, Egypt's National Defense Council, led by Sisi, affirmed its 'full solidarity' with Saudi Arabia. The council committed to providing all necessary support to safeguard the kingdom's security, stability, and territorial integrity, as well as to protect Islamic holy sites. It emphasized the interconnectedness of Saudi national security with Egyptian and broader Arab national security. The council also resolved to enhance political and diplomatic efforts, coordinating with regional and international entities to de-escalate tensions and seek peaceful resolutions to regional conflicts.

These actions occur amidst a backdrop of escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group, which has launched missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi territory. In response, the Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's recognized government has intensified military actions against the Houthis, including airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas like the capital, Sanaa. The Houthis have threatened further assaults on Saudi targets, including oil facilities, as the conflict continues to worsen.