Egyptian National Defense Council extends military operations

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The Egyptian national defense council has extended its military operations with the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen for another three months. The Egyptian operations include air and naval forces near Bab Al Mandab strait, a strategic location for Egypt’s Suez Canal. But so far Egypt says it has not participated in ground operations in Yemen. CCTV’s Adel EL Mahrouky filed this report

Highlights:

  • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi visited the Saudi king on Saturday.
  • The two leaders discussed regional issues with Yemen the main priority.
  • This week Houthi forces have hit Saudi Arabia for the first time since the coalition began in March.