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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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News & Media MFO COP27 Visits

Nov 24, 2022

MFO COP27 Visits

Over the month of November 2022, youths, dignitaries, and Heads of State from all over the world visited Sharm El Sheikh to attend the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). During this time, many representatives from MFO Troop Contributing and Donor States took the opportunity to visit us in the Sinai.

 

The MFO’s South Camp had the pleasure of hosting distinguished guests including the President of the Swiss Confederation, His Excellency Ignazio Cassis, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Petr Fiala, and the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, the Honorable Pat Conroy. In addition, the Uruguayan Minister of National Defense, Dr. Javier García and Commander of the Uruguayan Army, General Gerardo Fregosi visited both MFO Camps and remote sites. The MFO also hosted Fijian visitors who attended the COP27 Youth Conference along with Fijian representatives to the United Nations.


All visitors received briefings on the MFO’s mission and operations, toured facilities, and gained an understanding of the MFO’s contribution to the peace between Egypt and Israel. They were able to meet with their respective contingent personnel who displayed their skills and work undertaken in support of the MFO mission. In addition, Donor State representatives were able to witness first-hand their countries’ contributions and their positive impact on the MFO.