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Mar 11, 2026

Safety First: MFO Reinforces Commitment to Protecting Its People

Across South Camp, North Camp, and the wider mission area, the MFO continues to reinforce that mission success and safety are inseparable. Recent safety focused engagements, training, and daily practice have reaffirmed a shared commitment to achieving the mission through disciplined and safe operations.

Mar 8, 2026

Giving to Gain: The Value Women Bring to the MFO Mission

On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, the MFO proudly recognizes the vital value women bring to our daily work and to the overall success of our mission. Women contribute across the organization in a wide variety of roles, and their professionalism, dedication, and leadership strengthen everything we do.

Feb 26, 2026

Supplemental Japanese Funding for FY 2026

The MFO is pleased to announce that the Government of Japan has approved $216,000 in supplemental funding for FY 2026 to support critical infrastructure improvements in Sinai.

Feb 13, 2026

Recent 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 sailors, soldiers, and aviators that contribute to the MFO mission.

Jan 21, 2026

MFO Plenary Meeting - January 19, 2026

The MFO welcomed delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States and representatives from our Supporting States to the Annual Plenary meeting in Rome on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Jan 12, 2026

Condolence Message

We are deeply saddened by the loss of two colleagues from our wider MFO community, Ahmad Abdel Wahab and Ahmad Hamed, who tragically passed away in a vehicle accident on January 8, 2026.

Jan 7, 2026

In Memoriam: Former MFO Force Commanders Tellefsen (Norway) and Meating (Canada)

The MFO was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Major General Tryggve Tellefsen of Norway, on 27 December 2025, and of Major General Robert Meating of Canada, on 01 January 2026.

Dec 18, 2025

Seasons Greetings 2025

Season’s greetings from the MFO family. Sending our best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful 2026!

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.

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News & Media MFO Honors Service and Sacrifice

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.

At the eleventh hour, both camps fell silent for two minutes. This act reflects a solemn tradition observed worldwide since the end of the First World War. During this moment of reflection, MFO personnel paid tribute to all who have fallen in conflict, from the battlefields of the past to today’s peacekeeping missions, including those who gave their lives serving with the MFO.

 

This year’s ceremony carried special significance as the mission marked five years since the loss of seven MFO members in the 400 Romeo helicopter tragedy of 2020. Their memory is deeply woven into the fabric of the organization; an enduring reminder of the courage, dedication, and risks inherent in peacekeeping service. Their legacy continues to inspire the MFO community to uphold the mission’s values of cooperation, vigilance, and peace.

 

The commemoration also honored all MFO members who lost their lives while in service with the mission. Each one representing a testament to the enduring spirit of international cooperation and a shared commitment to peace. Their service continues to inspire those who carry on the mission today.

 

The ceremony further paid tribute to veterans worldwide, whose resilience and strength, often in the face of lasting wounds, both seen and unseen, embody the same principles of service, sacrifice, and solidarity that unite the MFO community.

 

As wreaths were laid and silence observed, the ceremony reaffirmed a shared commitment: to remember the fallen, to support those who serve, and to continue striving for peace in their honor.

 

Lest we forget.