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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 MFO Commemorates 40 Years of Peacekeeping in Sinai

Apr 29, 2022

MFO Commemorates 40 Years of Peacekeeping in Sinai

On April 25, 1982, the date specified in the Treaty of Peace, representatives of Egypt, Israel, and the MFO met at North Camp. The red, white, and black banner of the Arab Republic of Egypt was raised, signaling the return of Sinai to Egyptian sovereignty. At that moment, the MFO took up its mission of peace.

On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the MFO commemorated 40 years of peacekeeping in a ceremony held at South Camp in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The ceremony was attended by our dedicated soldiers and civilians in Sinai as well as the Egyptian Ambassador to Israel, H.E. Khaled Azmi, the Israeli Ambassador to Egypt, H.E. Amira Oron, the Chiefs of the Egyptian and Israeli Liaison Agencies, and Representatives from the MFO’s offices in Rome, Cairo, and Tel Aviv. The event concluded with a laying of wreaths in honor of our Fallen Servants of Peace.

 

Commenting on the importance of the day, Major General Evan Williams (NZ), MFO Force Commander, remarked that “it gives us much cause to reflect on our history, to celebrate the contributions of those who came before us, and to remember the lives lived and lost in the pursuit of peace.”

 

In her remarks, Ms. Candace Putnam, MFO Deputy Director General, told those gathered that ”a great deal has changed since the MFO flag was first raised in the Sinai, but we continue to take pride in our mission and our ability to adapt to changing circumstances as we guarantee the peace and enhance Israeli-Egyptian relations.”