News & Media

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 Plenary Meeting – 26 January 2023

Jan 27, 2023

MFO Plenary Meeting – 26 January 2023

 

 

The MFO was honored to hold a plenary meeting in Rome on 26 January 2023 for its Supporting States.

The MFO’s Director General, Ms. Elizabeth L. Dibble, and Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams (New Zealand), provided Supporting State representatives with an update on MFO activities and finances during our Financial Year 2022 (1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022). They also highlighted ongoing and future initiatives including expanding dialogue between the Treaty Parties, Egypt and Israel, promoting diversity and the role of women, and greening initiatives to include more efficient waste management programs at our locations in Sinai.

 

Representatives from nineteen MFO Supporting States, including delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States, participated in the plenary meeting.

 

Director General Dibble thanked the representatives for their trust and confidence, for their generous commitments, and for entrusting the MFO with their personnel “who do so much to ensure the MFO is able to carry out its mission.” She also thanked MG Williams for his service with the MFO since December 2019 and read the citation from the Distinguished Service for Peace Award, the MFO’s highest honor, which will be presented to him in March at the upcoming Force Commander’s Change of Command Ceremony. Director General Dibble also introduced Supporting State representatives to the Force Commander Designate, Brigadier General-Promotable Pavel Kolář from the Czech Republic and welcomed him to the MFO.