Egypt deployed forces to Saudi Arabia before Sisi's public pledge of military support, sources say

Egypt deployed forces to Saudi Arabia before Sisi's public pledge of military support, sources say Submitted by MEE correspondent on Wed, 11/11/2026 - 11:10 Egypt sent troops, Rafale fighter jets, helicopters and transport aircraft to the kingdom despite major disagreements within the military's top brass over Cairo's role in the conflict Egyptian army special forces can be seen in northern Sinai province on 20 October 2023 (Kerolos Salah/AFP) On Egypt deployed forces and military aircraft to Saudi Arabia and moved