Egypt’s House of Representatives reportedly approved a resolution on Monday, by a two-thirds majority, authorizing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia and defend its territory, sovereignty, and holy sites in coordination with the kingdom.

According to the parliamentary statement, the decision followed discussions on regional developments and their implications for Egyptian and Arab national security.

The resolution was also based on the conclusions reached by Egypt’s National Defense Council during its meeting on October 18.

Parliament did not specify the nature of the support or the measures being considered.

Under the Egyptian Constitution, deploying the armed forces on a combat mission outside the country requires the approval of the House of Representatives by a two-thirds majority after consultation with the National Defense Council.