The Egyptian Parliament has resumed closed-door discussions to authorize President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in response to ongoing attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. According to Egyptian media reports, nearly 500 members of parliament requested to speak during the discussions, which could lead to more meetings before a final vote. Under Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution, the President cannot declare war or deploy armed forces without consulting the National Defense Council and obtaining approval from two-thirds of the members of parliament. The National Defense Council, chaired by El-Sisi, approved the proposal last week. El-Sisi insists that military support for Saudi Arabia will be limited to a defensive nature.