Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis

Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelati, chose clear words on Thursday. The ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, a Yemen-based rebel group, would need to be de-escalated immediately. He also reiterated Egypt's support for Saudi Arabia. All opportunities must be explored to reach political solutions that guarantee a full withdrawal from the territories that were recently occupied to the positions held before 1st of September so that we can move forward along the political path that we have consistently emphasized. I also stress the importance of reaching political solutions and de-escalation whether in Iran, Yemen, Sudan or Libya. This is because military solutions will only lead to further destruction and ruin Highlighting the necessity of promoting, advancing and strengthening political solutions The Houthis launched a major offensive in September First against the Yemenite government before expanding their attacks to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has been struggling to fully defend itself.