Recent visits to the MFO

Mar 25, 2026

Patrol Skills Competition -- Boosting Readiness and Teamwork

From fast-paced vehicle drills to complex, scenario-based problem solving, MFO patrol teams put their skills to the test during the 2026 Force Patrol Skills Competition at North Camp.

Mar 20, 2026

Honouring Ramadan Through Fellowship and Respect

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close across Egypt and around the world, we are reminded of this period marked by faith, fellowship, and meaningful engagement. Throughout Ramadan, the MFO hosted a series of iftar events (the meal eaten after sunset to break the daily fast) in Sinai and Cairo to strengthen bonds within our diverse workforce and with our host nation.

Mar 18, 2026

MFO Spotlight: the Serbian Contingent

The MFO spoke with Captain First Class Saša Zdravković, the Commander of the Serbian Contingent, regarding his and his team’s roles, capabilities, and day-to-day tasks in support of the MFO mission.

Mar 11, 2026

Safety First: MFO Reinforces Commitment to Protecting Its People

Across South Camp, North Camp, and the wider mission area, the MFO continues to reinforce that mission success and safety are inseparable. Recent safety focused engagements, training, and daily practice have reaffirmed a shared commitment to achieving the mission through disciplined and safe operations.

Mar 8, 2026

Giving to Gain: The Value Women Bring to the MFO Mission

On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, the MFO proudly recognizes the vital value women bring to our daily work and to the overall success of our mission. Women contribute across the organization in a wide variety of roles, and their professionalism, dedication, and leadership strengthen everything we do.

Feb 26, 2026

Supplemental Japanese Funding for FY 2026

The MFO is pleased to announce that the Government of Japan has approved $216,000 in supplemental funding for FY 2026 to support critical infrastructure improvements in Sinai.

Feb 13, 2026

Recent 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 sailors, soldiers, and aviators that contribute to the MFO mission.

Jan 21, 2026

MFO Plenary Meeting - January 19, 2026

The MFO welcomed delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States and representatives from our Supporting States to the Annual Plenary meeting in Rome on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Jan 12, 2026

Condolence Message

We are deeply saddened by the loss of two colleagues from our wider MFO community, Ahmad Abdel Wahab and Ahmad Hamed, who tragically passed away in a vehicle accident on January 8, 2026.

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News & Media Recent visits to the MFO

Mar 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.

Recently, the MFO family had the privilege and pleasure of hosting the following guests in Sinai among many others:

Major General Henry Dixon: From January 6-8, 2024, the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Command (ARCENT), Major General Henry Dixon, visited our South Camp and met with members of the U.S. Contingent.
Group Captain Ian Goold and Group Captain Amanda Cornell: In early January 2024, the Australian Defence Attachés to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Israel, Group Captain Ian Goold and Group Captain Amanda Cornell, visited South Camp. During their visit, they attended the Australian Contingent’s medals and awards parade, change of command, and appointment ceremony.
Her Excellency Herro Mustafa Garg: From January 14-18, 2024, the U.S. Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Her Excellency Herro Mustafa Garg, visited South and North Camps as part of a familiarization visit to the MFO.
Major General Darcy Molstad: In mid-January 2024, the Deputy Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC), Major General Darcy Molstad, accompanied by the Command Chief Warrant Officer of CJOC, Chief Warrant Officer Robert Sullivan, and the Canadian Defence Attaché to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Colonel Kevin Bertoia, visited South Camp. The group met with contingent members and attended the Canadian Contingent’s medals and awards parade.
Vice Admiral Aurelio De Carolis and Rear Admiral Stefano Costantino: From January 19 to 22, 2024, the Commander in Chief of the Italian Navy Fleet, Vice Admiral Aurelio De Carolis, and the Commander of the Third Naval Division of the Italian Navy, Rear Admiral Stefano Costantino, visited South Camp to meet with the Marina Militare personnel who form the MFO’s Coastal Patrol Unit.
Military Officers from Egypt’s Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies: On February 6, 2024, 84 Military Officers from 16 different countries, currently attending the Nasser Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies, accompanied by Academy staff, visited South Camp for a familiarization trip.
Major General Ronald Burkett: From February 15 to 17, 2024, the Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division of the United States Army, Major General Ronald Burkett, accompanied by Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the 36th Infantry Division, CSM Jose Escobedo, visited South Camp to meet with U.S. contingent members.
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Jacinto Garza: From February 18 to 20, 2024, CSM Garza of ARCENT, visited the MFO’s South Camp to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the MFO mission.
Her Excellency Adriana Rosario Lissidini Dotti: On February 26, 2024, the Ambassador of Uruguay to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Her Excellency Adriana Rosario Lissidini Dotti, visited South Camp where she attended the Uruguayan Contingent’s medals and awards parade and met with soldiers.
His Excellency Miroslav Šestović: On February 27, 2024, the Ambassador of Serbia to the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Miroslav Šestović, accompanied by the Serbian Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Zdravko Perić, visited South Camp to attend the Serbian Contingent’s medals and awards parade.

The MFO remains grateful to all our Supporting States and welcomes visits from their representatives.

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