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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 Plenary Meeting - February 10, 2025

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.

 

The MFO’s Director General, Ms. Elizabeth L. Dibble, together with our Force Commander, Major General Michael Garraway (Australia), provided briefings on the state of the MFO and the successful conduct of our mission in Fiscal Year 2024 (1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024). This included an overview of our verification and monitoring activities as well as ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue between Egypt and Israel, the Treaty Parties.

 

In particular, DG Dibble highlighted the important role of our Supporting States in enabling the success of our mission. She, Major General Garraway, and the Heads of the Egyptian delegation, Brigadier General Ayman Shebl, the Israeli delegation, Brigadier General Amit Adler, and the United States’ delegation, Mr. Chris Backemeyer, all expressed their gratitude for the stalwart support, generous contributions, and unwavering commitment.

 

In closing, DG Dibble availed herself of the occasion to present the MFO’s Chief of Administration, Mr. Bruno Giannini, with the MFO’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service for Peace Award upon his approaching retirement, “in grateful recognition of his demonstrated dedication and commitment to the MFO and the cause of international peace during his remarkable 42-year career with the MFO.”