US grants $1.3 billion military aid to Egypt
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
The Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid, setting aside conditions placed by Congress on some of the money over human rights concerns and citing Cairo's role as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas war.
Citing Gaza Help, Blinken Waives Human Rights Conditions on Aid to Egypt
Cairo will receive its full military aid allotment of $1.3 billion after the secretary of state also said it had made progress on releasing political prisoners and protecting Americans.
Amid Gaza talks, U.S. releases $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt
The Biden administration had previously withheld some annual funding from Egypt amid scrutiny of its human rights record.
US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid, despite human rights concerns
Biden administration overrides human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, grants it the full $1.3 billion allocation.
US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid, overriding rights conditions
The Biden administration is overriding human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, granting the U.S. ally its full allocation of $1.3 billion this year for the first time during this administration,
US: Critics urge Congress to block release of $320m in military aid to Egypt
The Biden administration has decided to release $320m in military aid to Egypt - a package previously contingent on improving human rights issues in the country. Unless Congress steps in, this brings the total amount from Washington to Cairo this year to $1.3bn. Egypt has long been the second-highest recipient of US military aid after Israel.
Biden Administration Grants Egypt $1.3 Billion in Military Aid Despite Rights Requirements
The Biden administration on Wednesday notified the U.S. Congress that it will provide Egypt with $1.3 billion in military aid, a State Department spokesperson said, the first time since 2020 Egypt will receive the total amount of U.
US grants $1.3 billion military aid to Egypt amidst Gaza ceasefire efforts
The U.S. State Department has approved $1.3 billion in military financing for Egypt this year. Egypt has played a key role in facilitating talks with Hamas to bring about a cease-fire and secure the release of Israeli hostages.
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