Retirement of MFO Deputy Director General K. Scott Gudgeon

Mar 17, 2024

MFO Salutes its New Force Commander

Major General Michael Garraway of Australia assumed command of the Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai from Interim Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams of New Zealand, on 17 March 2024.

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.

Mar 11, 2024

MFO Plenary Meeting, March 4, 2024

Representatives from twenty-one MFO Supporting States attended the plenary session of the MFO’s Annual Meeting in Rome on March 4, 2024, including delegations from Egypt, Israel, and the United States.

Mar 8, 2024

Thanking Our Women Peacekeepers and Celebrating IWD

The MFO thanks all its women peacekeepers, military and civilian, for their contributions to our mission and the critical role they play supporting peace and cooperation between Egypt and Israel. Our women peacekeepers excel in carrying out critical responsibilities at all levels throughout the MFO. Their work is fundamental to our success and an integral part of our achievements.

Mar 6, 2024

Supplemental Japanese Funding in FY2024

The MFO is honored to announce that the Government of Japan has once again generously provided the MFO with supplemental project funding to ensure the safety of our personnel and the effectiveness of our mission.

Feb 22, 2024

Supporting States Visit - February 20, 2024

The MFO Interim Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams, and MFO personnel welcomed Ambassadors, Defense Attachés, and other key staff from Cairo-based embassies to the MFO’s North Camp.

Feb 16, 2024

COU Conducts its 1000th Verification Mission in the Sinai (V-1000)

From February 11 to 15, 2024, the MFO’s Civilian Observer Unit (COU) conducted its 1,000th verification mission (V-1000). This milestone highlights the MFO’s and the COU’s ongoing commitment to long-lasting peace in the region.

Feb 7, 2024

MFO Force Commander Designate – Major General Michael Garraway

The MFO is honored to announce that it has received Egypt’s and Israel’s approval to appoint Major General Michael Garraway from Australia as the MFO’s next Force Commander.

Dec 30, 2023

MG Williams recognized as Officer NZ Order of Merit

The MFO extends our warmest congratulations to our Interim Force Commander, Major General Williams, for being recognized as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit by King Charles III.

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News & Media Retirement of MFO Deputy Director General K. Scott Gudgeon

Jan 31, 2020

Retirement of MFO Deputy Director General K. Scott Gudgeon

On 31 January 2020, MFO Deputy Director General K. Scott Gudgeon retired after nearly 35 years of service to the MFO. On that date, the MFO Director General presented Mr. Gudgeon with the MFO Distinguished Service for Peace Award, the highest honor the MFO can confer.

Mr. Gudgeon began his work with the MFO on 19 October 1984, first as General Counsel and after 16 July 1988 as Deputy Director General. During the course of his career, he ably advised and supported six MFO Directors General in the effective management of the organization, the conduct of its mission, and the fostering of peace between Egypt and Israel. His profound understanding of those founding documents was invaluable in establishing the MFO’s role and its policies on a wide range of matters, ensuring the efficient functioning of the organization and guiding the MFO as a fair and impartial arbiter of the peace. His steadfast leadership helped to reshape and guide the MFO Force in Sinai through profound changes in the security environment and to ensure continued effective monitoring of compliance with the Peace Treaty. Mr. Gudgeon’s encyclopedic knowledge of the MFO and his deep-seated belief in the value of its mission, together with his engaging humor and warm personality, earned the respect and friendship of the Treaty Parties and were vital to communicating the ongoing importance of the MFO’s mission and sustaining international political, military, and financial support.

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