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Nov 21, 2025

 

2025 Force Skills Competition

On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, one of the year’s most anticipated events took center stage at South Camp: the Annual Force Skills Competition. Designed to highlight the operational readiness and teamwork of the MFO, the event brought together teams from across the mission for a spirited day of friendly rivalry and skillful performance.

Nov 13, 2025

MFO Honors Service and Sacrifice

On November 11, 2025, members of the MFO gathered across South Camp and North Camp to commemorate Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, and the fifth anniversary of the 400 Romeo helicopter tragedy. United in purpose, personnel paused to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nations and in the pursuit of peace.

Sep 30, 2025

Latest Visits to the MFO

Visits are a crucial element in understanding the MFO, our mission, and our role in promoting regional peace and stability. These visits foster productive dialogue with our Egyptian and Israeli colleagues, representatives of MFO Troop-Contributing and Donor States, and friends. Importantly, visits also allow diplomatic staff and senior representatives the opportunity to visit their soldiers, sailors and aviators that contribute to the MFO mission.

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.

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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.”