News & Media
Apr 10, 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
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
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
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.
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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
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.
News archive
Oct 12, 2022
Over the period 7 to 9 October 2022, the New Zealand Minister of Defence, the Honourable Peeni Henare, escorted by Rear Admiral James Gilmour (Commander Joint Forces New Zealand) and Mr. Greg Lewis (New Zealand Ambassador to Egypt), visited the MFO in Sinai with stops at South Camp, North Camp, and Remote Site 2. Following his visit, he met with the MFO’s Director General, Elizabeth Dibble, in Cairo along with her Representative, Mr. Bradley Lynch.
The Minister travelled to meet with deployed New Zealand (NZ) personnel, to learn more about the MFO, and to understand how the NZ presence contributed to the MFO mission. During the visit, the Minister received a strategic briefing from the MFO’s Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams, outlining the status of the current operational environment in Sinai along with other briefings on MFO activities.
There were many occasions to meet with NZ contingent members including a traditional welcome ceremony (Pōwhiri). These opportunities highlighted the range of the contingent’s involvement with and contribution to the MFO mission, such as their efforts in the area of Force Protection, the work undertaken by an Engineering surge team in and around South Camp, and that undertaken by the NZ electrician to install helicopter landing lights at North Camp. In addition, the Minister viewed the extensive development work completed under the management of the NZ Project Engineer at Remote Site 2 and the support provided by NZ drivers in Sinai.
The Minister commented that he was immensely proud of the Kiwi personnel serving in Sinai and their strong presence within the MFO. Their mana (pride) in being members of the MFO family and their commitment to peacekeeping in Sinai was evident when they performed the haka during the Pōwhiri. The Minister also remarked upon the role NZ contingent members undertake in training and developing other contingents’ skill sets. Their ability to disseminate knowledge and overcome cultural and language barriers plays an important role in improving and sustaining operations.
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