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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.

 

Dec 30, 2024

In Memoriam: Former President Jimmy Carter

It is with great sadness that the MFO notes the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, an indefatigable force for peace and a global humanitarian. There are few who have so solidly concentrated their own individual efforts on making this world a better place for all.

Dec 10, 2024

RO Plant Dedication Ceremony Marks a Milestone in Operational Capability

On December 10, 2024, the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) dedicated its newly extended and upgraded Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant at South Camp.

Dec 6, 2024

Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings from the MFO family to you and yours. Best wishes for 2025!

Nov 14, 2024

Recent Visits to the MFO

Visits are a crucial element to understanding the MFO, our mission, and our role in promoting regional peace and stability. These visits result in productive dialogue with our Egyptian and Israeli colleagues, representatives of MFO Troop-Contributing and Donor States, and friends.

 

Sep 11, 2024

MFO Welcomes Denmark

The MFO and the Treaty Parties, Egypt and Israel, are very honored and pleased to report that Denmark has rejoined the MFO’s family of Supporting States.

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Oct 28, 2021

DG Award Presented to Kristin Williams

Following two years in the Sinai, Kristin Claire Williams, the spouse of our Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams, returned to New Zealand. Prior to her departure, MFO Director General R. Stephen Beecroft recognized her many contributions to the MFO by presenting her with the Director General’s Award. She will be remembered by her MFO family with great affection.

The award states:

Kristin Claire Williams is recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the morale, spirit, and welfare of the MFO’s Force in Sinai from 1 December 2019 to 21 October 2021. In the face of unprecedented hardship caused by the COVID 19 pandemic and consuming personal challenges, Kristin’s selfless service to others fostered a sincere sense of community among the MFO’s Force in the Sinai. Genuine, compassionate, and unifying, she organized recreational activities on camp, offered support to women, and carried out innumerable acts of kindness to ensure the wellbeing of our military and civilian members. Her stalwart example under COVID restrictions and her building of bonds throughout our community have better enabled the Force to overcome adversity, succeed in its mission, and strengthen peace and cooperation between Egypt and Israel. Kristin’s exceptional commitment to the MFO and dedication to the Force reflect great credit upon her, the MFO, and New Zealand.


The Director General’s Award is the highest honor available to MFO Members and is presented for outstanding service or to those who have, through their actions, demonstrated personal valor, heroism, or dedication, beyond the call of duty.

In addition to Mrs. Williams and the Director General, the presentation was attended by the Force Commander, the Director General’s Representatives in Egypt and Israel, Mr. Lynch and Mr. Goldberger, respectively, a number of MFO Sinai Staff, and Colonel Saffaa, the representative in Sharm el Sheikh from Egypt's Liaison Agency with International Organizations, and a member of his staff. Further, the event was livestreamed to New Zealand where it was watched by Mrs. Williams’ daughters, Kelsi and Monica.