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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The final communique from an Arab summit in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh is a vow that Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen will continue until Iranian-backed Shiite rebels there "withdraw" and surrender their weapons.
The summit has been dominated by the crisis in Yemen. The communique also called for military and intelligence cooperation between Arab countries and international efforts to combat Islamic militant groups.
Saudi Arabia is reporting success with the air campaign and Egypt's president says Arab leaders have agreed to the principle of creating a joint Arab military force in the face of the "challenges" facing the region.
Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (AHB'-del fat-AH' el-SEE'-see) made the comment during the summit's closing session.
El-Sissi says a high-level panel will work under the supervision of Arab chiefs of staff to work out the structure and mechanism of the force.
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