Constitution clarifies military deployments

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that Egypt is prepared to take all necessary measures requested by Saudi Arabia to defend its security and sovereignty, in support of Saudi Arabia's stance. He called on the House of Representatives to hold an emergency session to grant authorization to the Egyptian armed forces for defensive intervention if needed. The Egyptian constitution, under Article 152, sets out the rules for deploying the armed forces outside the country, requiring the approval of the House of Representatives by a two-thirds majority for any combat troop deployment beyond borders. Additionally, consultation with the National Defense Council and the Council of Ministers is necessary if the parliament is not in session. The constitution also outlines the formation and responsibilities of the National Defense Council, including discussing issues related to national security, balancing the armed forces, and approving relevant draft laws. Furthermore, parliamentary laws regulate the holding of emergency and regular sessions, whereby the council is convened either upon the president's request or with the approval of parliament members, with session dates set publicly.

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