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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 Participates in World War I and II Commemorative Events

Nov 5, 2021

MFO Participates in World War I and II Commemorative Events

Delegates from the MFO participated in commemorative events honoring the brave men and women who fought in battles at El Alamein, Egypt, and Beersheba, Israel, during the World Wars.

On Saturday, 23 October 2021, a delegation of 31 MFO members from the Australian, Canadian, Italian, and New Zealand contingents attended the commemoration of the 79th Anniversary of the Second Battle of El Alamein in the Egyptian desert during World War II. The battle involved troops from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The MFO members took part in a moving ceremony that brought together all nations involved in the conflict and honored the soldiers on both sides of the battle. The MFO Director General’s Representative in Egypt, Egyptian officials, and Ambassadors and Defence Attachés from various countries also participated in the ceremony.


On Sunday, 31 October 2021, a delegation of 29 MFO members from the Australian, New Zealand, and United States contingents joined a heartfelt commemoration of the World War I battle of Beersheba and paid their respects to all those who fought there 104 years ago. Forces from the British, German, and Ottoman Empires were involved in the battle, including troops from Australia and New Zealand. “Those troopers of 1917 would be proud to see how the spirit of the ANZAC Mounted Division lives on today, more than 100 years later”, said Lieutenant-Colonel Brent Morris, the New Zealand Contingent Commander. Lieutenant-Colonel Tim Manton, the Australian Contingent Commander, provided an impromptu history lesson on the tradition of wearing emu plumes in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps to a group of young children. Also in attendance were the MFO Director General’s Representative in Israel, Israeli officials, and Ambassadors and Defence Attachés from numerous countries.