# Egypt’s role in Yemen could weaken its regional standing, expert says

https://mins.news/en/video/108531

- France 24 English, 2026-10-20 20:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRY-umU3ULE

> Egypt’s parliament postponed until next week a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia, state media reported. May Darwich of the University of Birmingham told France 24 that such an operation lacks clear objectives or an exit strategy and could weaken Egypt’s regional role.

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