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US approves most military assistance to Egypt

US approves $1.215 billion aid package to Egypt, withholds $85 million related to release of political prisoners.

US approves most military assistance to Egypt

US to withhold military aid from Egypt

US plans to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to its failure to meet conditions on political prisoners and other issues.

US to withhold military aid from Egypt

US to Egypt: Free political prisoners

The US in recent years has withheld assistance to Egypt over human rights issues.

US to Egypt: Free political prisoners

US to withhold $130 million in assistance to Egypt

Senior officials say the decision to withhold the aid is over Egypt's failure to meet certain human rights requirements.

US to withhold $130 million in assistance to Egypt

National security adviser:

'West should stop pressing Egypt on human rights'

Eyal Hulata says in closed lecture that Western countries should stop pressuring President Al-Sisi on human rights.

'West should stop pressing Egypt on human rights'

Egypt's Sisi hopes for counterterrorism cooperation with US

Egyptian President meets top US general following latest ISIS attack in Sinai Peninsula.

Egypt's Sisi hopes for counterterrorism cooperation with US

US cancels $130 million in aid to Egypt

State Department says Egypt did not meet conditions to receive $130 million in foreign military financing.

US cancels $130 million in aid to Egypt

State Department approves arms sales to Egypt

The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.

State Department approves arms sales to Egypt

Man indicted in US for tracking opponents of Egypt's Sisi

New York man indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Egypt's government.

Man indicted in US for tracking opponents of Egypt's Sisi

US conditions only small part of Egypt aid on human rights

US to make available $300 million in aid for Egypt, $170 million of which will be released without conditions.

US conditions only small part of Egypt aid on human rights

US: Egypt a 'constructive' defense partner

Biden administration says Egypt is a "constructive" defense partner despite concerns on human rights.

US: Egypt a 'constructive' defense partner

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

$197 million sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles comes even as the Biden administration froze the sale of F-35s to the UAE.

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

Jewish-American diplomat begins to serve as Egypt Ambassador

Jonathan Cohen arrives in Cairo, becoming first US ambassador to Egypt in over two years.

Jewish-American diplomat begins to serve as Egypt Ambassador

Trump on Egypt demonstrations: I'm not concerned

US President gives backing to Egyptian President amid protests against his rule at home.

Trump on Egypt demonstrations: I'm not concerned

Sisi and Trump discuss Middle East stability

Egyptian President discusses stability of the Middle East during a phone call with US President.

Sisi and Trump discuss Middle East stability

US releases some military assistance to Egypt

Secretary of State Pompeo authorizes release of $1.2 billion in US military assistance to Egypt.

US releases some military assistance to Egypt

Egypt to investigate report saying it backed Trump on Jerusalem

Egypt's chief prosecutor orders urgent investigation into NYT report on its alleged support for Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

Egypt to investigate report saying it backed Trump on Jerusalem

Egypt and U.S. to hold military exercises

Egypt will host war games with U.S. troops for the first time in eight years.

Egypt and U.S. to hold military exercises

Trump speaks to Sisi, affirms friendship

U.S. President calls Egyptian counterpart, says he's keen on developing the relationship between their countries.

Trump speaks to Sisi, affirms friendship

Egyptian leaders meet Kushner following U.S. aid cut

Egypt criticizes Washington for cutting some of its military aid. Foreign Minister meets Kushner after previously cancelling the meeting.

Egyptian leaders meet Kushner following U.S. aid cut

U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt

United States to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and delay a further $195 million due to concern over its human rights record.

U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt

Sisi: Trump has true understanding of the Middle East

Egypt’s President hails Trump, says he understands the realities in the region when it comes to terrorism.

Sisi: Trump has true understanding of the Middle East

Trump 'honored' to host Sisi

President Trump promises to renew historic partnership with Egypt.

Trump 'honored' to host Sisi

Trump seeks to rebuild ties with Egypt

Trump will seek to rebuild relations with Egypt during upcoming meeting with Sisi.

Trump seeks to rebuild ties with Egypt

White House: Trump will meet Sisi next week

White House says Trump will host Egyptian President on April 3, discuss range of bilateral and regional issues.

White House: Trump will meet Sisi next week

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

White House official confirms Egyptian President will visit Washington next month.

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month

Egyptian media reports President Sisi will make his first state visit to Washington the first week of April.

Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month

Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror

In phone call with Egyptian counterpart, Trump affirms his administration's commitment to supporting Egypt.

Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror

Trump and Sisi discuss Middle East peace

Egyptian President and U.S. President-Elect agree to allow Trump's administration to deal with Israel-PA peace issues.

Trump and Sisi discuss Middle East peace

Sisi expects greater engagement in the Middle East from Trump

Egyptian President praises U.S. President-elect, says he has shown great understanding of the goings on in the region.

Sisi expects greater engagement in the Middle East from Trump

Republican senator: Sisi 'the right man at the right time'

A delegation of American Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham, expresses support for Egypt's president and his fight against ISIS.

Republican senator: Sisi 'the right man at the right time'

'The United States isn't supporting its friends as it should be'

Philanthropist Martin Oliner says America has created a void in the Middle East and, as a result, other allies for Israel are stepping in.

'The United States isn't supporting its friends as it should be'

Kerry Announces Resumption of Security Talks with Egypt

Secretary of State restarts strategic dialogue with Egyptian officials that was last held six years ago.

Kerry Announces Resumption of Security Talks with Egypt

Kerry Begins Middle East Visit in Egypt

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Cairo before heading to Qatar to discuss nuclear deal. Israel not on the itinerary.

Kerry Begins Middle East Visit in Egypt

Obama Administration Criticizes Egypt in Report to Congress

Obama administration accuses the Egyptian government of restricting free speech but recommends that it continue to receive military aid.

Obama Administration Criticizes Egypt in Report to Congress

Sisi Meets CIA Director in Cairo

Egypt’s President meets CIA director John Brennan, discusses issues of common interest.

Sisi Meets CIA Director in Cairo

Obama Releases Military Aid to Egypt

21 months later, President Barack Obama releases military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the overthrow of Mohammed Morsi.

Obama Releases Military Aid to Egypt

Sisi Appeals for More Military Aid from the United States

Egypt's President appeals to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism.

Sisi Appeals for More Military Aid from the United States

Obama Expresses Concern Over Mass Trials in Egypt

Obama speaks to his Egyptian counterpart, urges him to "invest in the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people."

Obama Expresses Concern Over Mass Trials in Egypt

U.S. Confirms Apache Deliveries to Egypt

Defense Secretary Hagel speaks with Egyptian counterpart, confirms the United States plans to deliver 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt.

U.S. Confirms Apache Deliveries to Egypt

Kerry Visits Egypt, Urges Sisi to Allow Political Reforms

U.S. Secretary of State becomes the highest-ranking American official to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi since he came to power.

Kerry Visits Egypt, Urges Sisi to Allow Political Reforms

Senator Holds Egypt Funding Over Mass Trial

Senator Patrick Leahy says he will not approve sending funds to the Egyptian military, after 683 Islamists are sentenced to death.

Senator Holds Egypt Funding Over Mass Trial

Human Rights Watch Urges Kerry to Delay Aid to Egypt

Human Rights Watch calls on Washington not to resume military assistance to Egypt until its government ends human rights abuses.

Human Rights Watch Urges Kerry to Delay Aid to Egypt

U.S. Warns Egypt Against Executing Brotherhood Supporters

Executing 529 Brotherhood supporters may affect the aid that Washington provides to Cairo, says State Department.

U.S. Warns Egypt Against Executing Brotherhood Supporters

US Calls for Egypt to Hold Fair Trial for Accused Islamists

Washington 'deeply concerned' over death sentences handed down to 529 Muslim Brotherhood leaders, call for rights to 'civil liberties.'

US Calls for Egypt to Hold Fair Trial for Accused Islamists

American Aid to Egypt May be Restored

Congress prepared to allow Obama to restore $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt, if it is proven that a democratic transition is taking place.

American Aid to Egypt May be Restored

Washington: Egypt Going 'Way Too Far' with Brotherhood

U.S. official: Egypt’s latest crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood is a bit too much but we won’t take action.

Washington: Egypt Going 'Way Too Far' with Brotherhood

Hagel Expresses Concern Over New Egypt Protest Law

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel phones his Egyptian counterpart, voices concerns about new law that curbs protests.

Hagel Expresses Concern Over New Egypt Protest Law

Kerry: Muslim Brotherhood 'Stole' Egypt's Revolution

In his harshest remarks yet against the Muslim Brotherhood, John Kerry accuses the movement of “stealing Egypt's revolution”.

Kerry: Muslim Brotherhood 'Stole' Egypt's Revolution

U.S. Lawmakers Speak Out Against Cutting Off Aid to Egypt

U.S. lawmakers urge the White House to lift its suspension of military aid to Egypt, a key regional ally.

U.S. Lawmakers Speak Out Against Cutting Off Aid to Egypt

Egypt's FM to U.S.: Cut Off Aid and You Will Hurt Yourself

If the U.S. cuts off aid to Egypt, it will hurt itself as well as its friends in the region, says Egypt’s Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy.

Egypt's FM to U.S.: Cut Off Aid and You Will Hurt Yourself

4 Egyptian Security Men Killed by Car Bomb

A suicide bomber in a car full of explosives rammed into a checkpoint in Sinai, killing three soldiers and a policeman.

4 Egyptian Security Men Killed by Car Bomb

U.S. Calls on Egypt to Cancel State of Emergency

"We remain opposed, as we have from the beginning, to the state of emergency" in Egypt, says State Department.

U.S. Calls on Egypt to Cancel State of Emergency

Report: Israel Assured Egypt that U.S. Aid Won't be Cut

Israel has assured Egypt it does not have to worry about the U.S. cutting its aid to that country, reports New York Times.

Report: Israel Assured Egypt that U.S. Aid Won't be Cut

U.S. May Cancel Joint Exercise with Egypt

Official says U.S. is considering cancelling a joint military exercise with Egypt because of the violence in the country.

U.S. May Cancel Joint Exercise with Egypt

Al-Qaeda Head Blames U.S. for Egypt Coup

Ayman al-Zawahiri accuses the United States of "plotting" with Egypt's military, secularists and Christians to overthrow Morsi.

Al-Qaeda Head Blames U.S. for Egypt Coup

White House Condemns Egypt Violence, Won't Suspend Aid

The White House condemned the bloodshed and violence in Egypt, but took no steps to suspend military assistance to the country.

White House Condemns Egypt Violence, Won't Suspend Aid

Obama Won't Define Egypt Situation as a 'Coup'

U.S. does not plan on defining the overthrow of Egypt’s government as a coup, which would require cutting off of aid.

Obama Won't Define Egypt Situation as a 'Coup'

U.S. Delays Delivery of F-16s to Egypt

The U.S. is delaying the planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt because of the situation in the country, says the Pentagon.

U.S. Delays Delivery of F-16s to Egypt

McCain and Graham: Cut Off Aid to Egypt

“Not all coups are created equal, but a coup is still a coup," write Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham.

McCain and Graham: Cut Off Aid to Egypt