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Sep 10, 2025

Honoring Heritage and Unity Across the MFO

 

August 2025 was a vibrant month for the MFO, filled with celebrations that reflected the rich cultural tapestry and shared values of our mission. From historic anniversaries to environmental action and athletic camaraderie, the month showcased the strength of our community and the pride of our contingents.

Sep 5, 2025

MFO Spotlight:  Our Chief of Administration in Rome

The MFO speaks with Ms. Neeya Jacob, the Chief of Administration at the MFO Headquarters in Rome, regarding her journey with the organization. 

Aug 27, 2025

Welcoming New Faces, Bidding Farewell


August was a month of change and new beginnings. MFO Sinai welcomed fresh faces while bidding farewell to those who completed their service. These transitions, though routine, reflect the resilience and continuity that keep our mission strong.

Aug 21, 2025

Improving Readiness Through Training

Training within the MFO is designed to build quick responses, refine procedures, and foster team cohesion. This focus was on display during a recent joint exercise between the Aviation Company (AVCO) and Medical Company (MEDCO).

Jul 31, 2025

July in Full Swing: A Month of Milestones, Transitions, and Team Spirit at the MFO

 

The MFO is no stranger to a fast-paced tempo, and July was a perfect example. 

Apr 10, 2025

Supporting States Visits - April 7 and 9, 2025

The MFO Director General, Ms. Elizabeth Dibble, the Force Commander, Major General Michael Garraway (Australia), and a variety of MFO personnel, both military and civilian, were pleased to welcome Ambassadors, Defense Attachés, and key Embassy staff from Egypt and Israel-based Embassies to the MFO’s South Camp.

Mar 8, 2025

Celebrating Women in the MFO: Honoring their Work and Contributions

On International Women’s Day, the MFO celebrates the contributions of women across our organization. Whether in Rome, Cairo, Tel Aviv, or Sinai, our female peacekeepers are essential to our mission. They positively impact how we operate, innovate, and perform.

 

Mar 7, 2025

Supplemental Japanese Funding in FY2025

The MFO is pleased to announce the Government of Japan’s decision to once again contribute supplemental project funding to ensure the safety of our personnel and the effectiveness of our mission.

 

Feb 13, 2025

MFO Plenary Meeting - February 10, 2025

 

The MFO had the great honor of hosting its Annual Plenary meeting in Rome with representatives from MFO Supporting States, including delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States.

 

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News & Media Czech Republic Officials Visit the MFO

Jun 6, 2023

Czech Republic Officials Visit the MFO

 

Over the period of 3 to 4 June 2023, the Czech Republic’s Deputy Minister of Defence, His Excellency František Šulc, accompanied by the Czech Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, as well as representatives from the Czech Government and Senate visited the MFO’s South Camp in the Sinai.

The delegation met with MFO Force Commander, Major General Pavel Kolář, from the Czech Republic, and discussed the strategic importance of the mission for peace in the Middle East, as well as the Czech contribution to the mission since 2009. Both Mr. Šulc and LGen Řehka remarked on the significance of the Czech presence in the Middle East and the opportunity the MFO provides their armed forces to gain valuable experience in peacekeeping missions.


After receiving strategic briefings, the delegation paid their respects and lay flowers at the memorial to Captain Michaela Ticha, a Czech soldier who died in 2020 in a helicopter crash while serving in Sinai. They also met with Czech contingent members to learn more about their experience and tasks with the MFO.


The Czech Armed Forces currently deploy a contingent of twenty members in total, fifteen who support the C-295M CASA aircraft that forms part of the MFO‘s fixed wing aviation unit, as well as five officers who fulfill joint staff roles in support of the MFO.