The Biden administration will send Egypt its full $1.3 billion military aid, waiving human rights requirements due to Cairo's efforts in Gaza cease-fire negotiations.
The decision marks a shift for the administration as President Biden, initially opposing unchecked aid, prioritizes halting violence in Gaza.
U.S. law conditions a quarter of military aid on human rights compliance, but Secretary Blinken issued a waiver due to national security interests.
Egypt's role as an intermediary between Hamas and Israel for cease-fire negotiations influenced the decision to release the full military aid.
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