News & Media

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.

Aug 14, 2024

MFO Spotlight: Fire and Rescue Services

The MFO speaks with Chief Fire Officer Innes Southard and a member of his team regarding MFO Fire and Rescue Service operations, inspections, and training efforts to keep our personnel safe at MFO facilities in Sinai.

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News & Media Driving Skills Competition

Sep 27, 2023

Driving Skills Competition

 

Driving is an essential part of the MFO’s mission in Sinai. It enables us to transport equipment and personnel and to carry out daily tasks including Treaty-required observation duties.

Safe driving is an absolute priority for the MFO, particularly given the Sinai’s harsh desert environment. Not only does it enhance our drivers’ overall performance on the road but also contributes to creating a safe environment for everyone. As such, every MFO Sinai member receives introductory training, which consists of rigorous theoretical and practical driving exercises and examination.

 

As part of the MFO’s commitment to safe driving, every year drivers from North and South Camp come together to showcase their abilities in a diverse range of driving challenges. This year, from September 25 to 26, more than 30 MFO Sinai members from various contingents came together and tested their abilities during the 2023 Force Skills Driving Competition. Approximately 10 MFO evaluators assessed their performance based on:

 

      • driving theory,
      • safe driving (around a circuit),
      • service maintenance and changing tires,
      • vehicle incident response and performing first aid, and
      • local driving in the Sharm El Sheikh area.

After a thorough assessment of performances, the Australian Contingent team was proclaimed the winner with the New Zealand Contingent winning silver, and the Canadian Contingent, bronze.

 

Congratulations to this year’s winners and all the participants for promoting safe driving!