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

Al Jazeera

Published 18 Oct 2026, 10:11 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain 'strictly defensive', as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.

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Saudi Arabia Faces Wave of Deadly Houthi Strikes on Airports and Energy Sites

A series of missile and drone assaults has killed at least 13 people, shuttered transport links, and disrupted major events across the kingdom.

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