Despite concerns:
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 $1.215 billion aid package to Egypt, withholds $85 million related to release of political prisoners.
US plans to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to its failure to meet conditions on political prisoners and other issues.
The US in recent years has withheld assistance to Egypt over human rights issues.
Senior officials say the decision to withhold the aid is over Egypt's failure to meet certain human rights requirements.
Eyal Hulata says in closed lecture that Western countries should stop pressuring President Al-Sisi on human rights.
Egyptian President meets top US general following latest ISIS attack in Sinai Peninsula.
State Department says Egypt did not meet conditions to receive $130 million in foreign military financing.
The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.
New York man indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Egypt's government.
US to make available $300 million in aid for Egypt, $170 million of which will be released without conditions.
Biden administration says Egypt is a "constructive" defense partner despite concerns on human rights.
$197 million sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles comes even as the Biden administration froze the sale of F-35s to the UAE.
Jonathan Cohen arrives in Cairo, becoming first US ambassador to Egypt in over two years.
US President gives backing to Egyptian President amid protests against his rule at home.
Egyptian President discusses stability of the Middle East during a phone call with US President.
Secretary of State Pompeo authorizes release of $1.2 billion in US military assistance to Egypt.
Egypt's chief prosecutor orders urgent investigation into NYT report on its alleged support for Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.
Egypt will host war games with U.S. troops for the first time in eight years.
U.S. President calls Egyptian counterpart, says he's keen on developing the relationship between their countries.
Egypt criticizes Washington for cutting some of its military aid. Foreign Minister meets Kushner after previously cancelling the meeting.
United States to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and delay a further $195 million due to concern over its human rights record.
Egypt’s President hails Trump, says he understands the realities in the region when it comes to terrorism.
President Trump promises to renew historic partnership with Egypt.
Trump will seek to rebuild relations with Egypt during upcoming meeting with Sisi.
White House says Trump will host Egyptian President on April 3, discuss range of bilateral and regional issues.
White House official confirms Egyptian President will visit Washington next month.
Egyptian media reports President Sisi will make his first state visit to Washington the first week of April.
In phone call with Egyptian counterpart, Trump affirms his administration's commitment to supporting Egypt.
Egyptian President and U.S. President-Elect agree to allow Trump's administration to deal with Israel-PA peace issues.
Egyptian President praises U.S. President-elect, says he has shown great understanding of the goings on in the region.
A delegation of American Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham, expresses support for Egypt's president and his fight against ISIS.
Philanthropist Martin Oliner says America has created a void in the Middle East and, as a result, other allies for Israel are stepping in.
Secretary of State restarts strategic dialogue with Egyptian officials that was last held six years ago.
Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Cairo before heading to Qatar to discuss nuclear deal. Israel not on the itinerary.
Obama administration accuses the Egyptian government of restricting free speech but recommends that it continue to receive military aid.
Egypt’s President meets CIA director John Brennan, discusses issues of common interest.
21 months later, President Barack Obama releases military aid to Egypt that was suspended after the overthrow of Mohammed Morsi.
Egypt's President appeals to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism.
Obama speaks to his Egyptian counterpart, urges him to "invest in the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people."
Defense Secretary Hagel speaks with Egyptian counterpart, confirms the United States plans to deliver 10 Apache helicopters to Egypt.
U.S. Secretary of State becomes the highest-ranking American official to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi since he came to power.
Senator Patrick Leahy says he will not approve sending funds to the Egyptian military, after 683 Islamists are sentenced to death.
Human Rights Watch calls on Washington not to resume military assistance to Egypt until its government ends human rights abuses.
Executing 529 Brotherhood supporters may affect the aid that Washington provides to Cairo, says State Department.
Washington 'deeply concerned' over death sentences handed down to 529 Muslim Brotherhood leaders, call for rights to 'civil liberties.'
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.
U.S. official: Egypt’s latest crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood is a bit too much but we won’t take action.
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel phones his Egyptian counterpart, voices concerns about new law that curbs protests.
In his harshest remarks yet against the Muslim Brotherhood, John Kerry accuses the movement of “stealing Egypt's revolution”.
U.S. lawmakers urge the White House to lift its suspension of military aid to Egypt, a key regional ally.
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.
A suicide bomber in a car full of explosives rammed into a checkpoint in Sinai, killing three soldiers and a policeman.
"We remain opposed, as we have from the beginning, to the state of emergency" in Egypt, says State Department.
Israel has assured Egypt it does not have to worry about the U.S. cutting its aid to that country, reports New York Times.
Official says U.S. is considering cancelling a joint military exercise with Egypt because of the violence in the country.
Ayman al-Zawahiri accuses the United States of "plotting" with Egypt's military, secularists and Christians to overthrow Morsi.
The White House condemned the bloodshed and violence in Egypt, but took no steps to suspend military assistance to the country.
U.S. does not plan on defining the overthrow of Egypt’s government as a coup, which would require cutting off of aid.
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.
“Not all coups are created equal, but a coup is still a coup," write Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham.