The United States plans to redirect $95m in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon, according to a Reuters report citing a State Department notification to Congress. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are described as critical to enforcing a 2024 Israel-Lebanon agreement and countering Hezbollah’s regional influence.
The shift reflects growing dissatisfaction in Washington over Egypt’s human rights record, including the detention of thousands of political prisoners. This follows the Biden administration’s September decision to override human rights conditions on Egypt’s $1.3bn annual aid package, sparking criticism from lawmakers, including Senators Chris Murphy and Chris Coons.
The reallocated funds aim to strengthen Lebanon’s border security and counterterrorism efforts, addressing regional instability stemming from Syria and Hezbollah’s role in propping up Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While Congress has 15 days to object, analysts anticipate support for the move, framing it as a rebalancing of aid to align with U.S. regional priorities.
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