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Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Forces from Egypt and 5 other nations to start ‘Arab Shield’ joint military exercise
Countries that would make up an alliance proposed by the U.S. and dubbed "Arab NATO" plan two weeks of exercises this month.
By Hamza Hendawi
US to release $1.2 billion in military aid to Egypt
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has authorized the release of $1.2 billion in U.S. military assistance to Egypt, despite human rights concerns that have held up previous funding.
Egypt to host war games with US for second straight year
Egypt’s military says it will host war games with U.S. troops next month for the second straight year.
US and Egypt pledge allegiance in ISIS fight raging in Sinai
The United States and Egypt on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to battle Islamic militants in the Middle East as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo at the start of his week-long trip to the region.
New in 2018: Conflict hot spots to watch
As the Islamic State withers in Iraq and Syria, other, more obscure hot spots could emerge in 2018 that will require more U.S. assistance or, possibly, even the presence of more U.S. troops.
By Shawn Snow
Troops serving on Sinai Peninsula to see financial windfall under new tax overhaul
A provision in the GOP-backed tax reform measure gives troops in the region the same tax status as those in designated combat zones.
US defense secretary meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met Saturday with Egyptian officials to discuss cooperation between the two countries, the first stop on a trip that will also take him to Jordan, Pakistan and Kuwait.
Trump calls for crushing terrorists with military means
President Donald Trump denounced the deadly mosque attack in Egypt and reached out to its president, asserting the world must crush terrorists by military means — and insisting the U.S. needs a southern border wall and the travel ban tied up in courts.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
3 Syrian rebel groups agree to Damascus truce
Three Syrian opposition factions have agreed to cease fire in southern Damascus under an agreement brokered by Egypt and Russia that was not signed by the Syrian government, officials said Thursday.
US military halts exercises over Qatar crisis
Qatar is home to the massive Al Udeid Air Base, the forward headquarters of Central Command, which oversees the U.S.-led coalition’s bombing campaign against ISIS and manages a direct line to Russia to manage Syria’s crowded skies.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press