Cairo3 hours of closed debate produced no vote on troops.
President Sisi wants authority to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks “if we are asked.”
Article 152 requires two-thirds of the House, voting in closed session, to approve combat missions abroad.
Three lawmakers said MPs demanded details of the army’s role beyond the National Defense Council’s statement.
The House votes after Monday’s and Tuesday’s sessions.
How each outlet framed it
- Mada Masr
- reports the MPs' demand for Armed Forces details beyond the National Defense Council statement, and the gag order on lawmakers
Sources: Mada Masr