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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 Director General Visits Uruguay and Colombia

Mar 3, 2023

MFO Director General Visits Uruguay and Colombia

MFO Director General, Elizabeth L. Dibble, visited Uruguay and Colombia on February 17 and 20, 2023, respectively to meet with representatives of two of the MFO’s long-time Troop-Contributing States.

In Uruguay, she met with Senator Javier Garcia, the Minister of National Defense, General Mario Stevenazzi, Chief of the Uruguayan Army, and Undersecretary of Foreign Relations Nicholas Albertoni to brief them on the MFO and discuss Uruguay’s contribution to the MFO, including encouraging Uruguay to send more women in senior positions. She also visited the National Peace Training Institute of Uruguay, where she gained insight into the preparation of Uruguayan soldiers prior to their deployment with the MFO.

 

In Colombia, she met with General Luis Mauricio Ospina Gutierrez, Commander of the National Army, the Deputy Commander, Major General Alvaro Vicente Perez Duran, and the Chief of Staff of Operations, Brigadier General Fredy Marlon Coy Villamil to discuss Colombia’s participation in the MFO, update them on our work in the region, and hear about Colombia’s plan to send more women in senior positions. In addition, she visited the Center of International Missions and Civil Affairs, where she was briefed on Colombia’s other contributions to worldwide peacekeeping.

 

In both countries, Ms. Dibble expressed the MFO’s and the Treaty Partners’ thanks for the many years of continued support from Uruguay and Colombia and for their commitment to peace in the Middle East. She noted that the troops Colombia and Uruguay provide are integral and valued parts of the MFO’s Force in Sinai and play an important role in ensuring the MFO is able to carry out its mission successfully.

 

For more details on the composition and efforts of the Uruguayan and Colombian contingents, see the following link.