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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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Oct 15, 2023

Latest 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.

Recently, the MFO family had the privilege and pleasure of hosting the following guests among many others:

 

  • Military Officers from Egypt’s Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies: On September 25, 2023, approximately 70 Military Officers from seven different countries, currently attending the Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies, accompanied by Academy staff, visited South Camp for a familiarization trip.
  • Rear-Admiral Fabio Agostini: From September 13 to 15, 2023, the Deputy Chief of Staff Plan and Exercises of the Italian Command for Joint Operations, Rear-Admiral Fabio Agostini, visited South Camp to attend the Italian Coastal Patrol Unit medals and awards parade, and change of command ceremony, as the guest of honor.
  • General Luis Mauricio Ospina Gutiérrez: On August 31, 2023, the Commander of the Colombian Army, General Luis Mauricio Ospina Gutiérrez, visited both South and North Camps, to reaffirm Colombia’s commitment to the MFO mission and spend time with Colombia’s troops serving in Sinai.
  • Mr. Yoshiaki Wada: On August 22, 2023, the Japanese State Minister of Cabinet, Mr. Yoshiaki Wada, visited South Camp, to meet with the Japanese Contingent and reaffirm Japan’s commitment to the MFO mission.

 

Mr. Wada and General Ospina also visited with the MFO’s Director General in Rome as part of their travels.

 

The MFO remains grateful to all our Supporting States and welcomes visits from their representatives.