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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.

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.

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News & Media MFO recognizes the Outstanding Service of Germaine Elias

Jul 28, 2023

MFO recognizes the Outstanding Service of Germaine Elias

Mrs. Germaine (Gerry) Elias, retired from our Cairo Office at the end of June 2023 after 29 devoted years with the MFO. Her incredible service to peace throughout this time has not only left a lasting impact on the MFO, but also inspired her colleagues.

Gerry joined the MFO intent on making a difference and always excelled at her work. She started as a Procurement Assistant in 1994 and quickly became known for her diligent organizational skills. Subsequently, she worked tirelessly in various capacities and was deservedly promoted to Logistics and Procurement Specialist in December of 2010. Throughout, her dedication to the MFO's mission was evident in every aspect of her work.

 

Upon retirement, Gerry’s letter of service summarized her remarkable career with the MFO: “Germaine has served as a beacon of diversity and her tenure as one of the longest serving women in peacekeeping, has made her a role model for young women who wish to pursue the profession of peace. With over 29 years of selfless service, Cairo’s Procurement and Logistics Office has thrived with Germaine’s know-how and dedication.”

 

The MFO family is extremely grateful to Gerry for her many years of dedication and hard work and wishes her all the best.