Israeli report raises questions over future of US military aid to Egypt after Israel

An Israeli news report has raised questions about the future of US military aid to Egypt following Washington’s recent announcement that it would suspend military assistance to Israel.

The i24NEWS report said Washington could review its military support for Cairo amid shifts in US foreign policy, particularly following President Donald Trump’s decision concerning military aid to Israel.

It also highlighted the potential impact of any cuts in US funding on the Egyptian army’s weapons systems and Cairo’s ability to secure alternatives for maintenance, spare parts and military upgrades, given the reliance of a large part of its defence procurement on US arms manufacturers.

According to the report, US aid allocated to Egypt for the current fiscal year amounts to about $1.5 billion, including $1.375 billion in military assistance and $125 million in economic aid. The military allocation is about $75 million higher than the traditional annual level of $1.3 billion.

The report noted that US military aid is not provided to Cairo as unrestricted cash. Instead, most of it is allocated to purchasing weapons, equipment and ammunition, as well as training, maintenance and technical support services from US companies.

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