U.S. Grants Egypt $1.3 Billion in Military Aid Despite Human Rights Concerns

The Biden administration prioritizes national security and regional stability, citing Egypt's role in Gaza ceasefire efforts.

The Biden administration has waived human rights conditions to provide Egypt with its full $1.3 billion military aid allocation for the first time since 2020.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken cited U.S. national security interests and Egypt's mediation efforts in Gaza as reasons for the waiver.
While $320 million of the aid is usually subject to human rights conditions, this year $225 million was waived, and $95 million was released due to perceived progress.
Rights groups argue that Egypt's human rights situation remains dire, with thousands of political prisoners still detained despite some releases.
The U.S. continues to engage in dialogue with Egypt on human rights, emphasizing the need for concrete improvements to sustain their partnership.