News & Media

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.

Jan 7, 2026

In Memoriam: Former MFO Force Commanders Tellefsen (Norway) and Meating (Canada)

The MFO was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Major General Tryggve Tellefsen of Norway, on 27 December 2025, and of Major General Robert Meating of Canada, on 01 January 2026.

Dec 18, 2025

Seasons Greetings 2025

Season’s greetings from the MFO family. Sending our best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful 2026!

Nov 21, 2025

 

2025 Force Skills Competition

On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, one of the year’s most anticipated events took center stage at South Camp: the Annual Force Skills Competition. Designed to highlight the operational readiness and teamwork of the MFO, the event brought together teams from across the mission for a spirited day of friendly rivalry and skillful performance.

Nov 13, 2025

MFO Honors Service and Sacrifice

On November 11, 2025, members of the MFO gathered across South Camp and North Camp to commemorate Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, and the fifth anniversary of the 400 Romeo helicopter tragedy. United in purpose, personnel paused to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nations and in the pursuit of peace.

1 of 18
/

News archive

News & Media Supplemental Japanese Funding in FY2025

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.

 

This year’s generous support, amounting to $503,597, will be used to improve force protection and safety measures at our Remote Site-3 (RS-3) in Sinai. When completed, this project will bring security and safety at RS-3 in line with protective measures at other MFO permanently staffed remote sites in Sinai. This will enable the MFO to safely continue conducting effective observation and reporting from one of our critical sites at the southern international boundary between Egypt and Israel.

 

This is the eleventh consecutive year that the Government of Japan has extended its financial support with supplemental funding in addition to its ongoing regular contribution towards food costs and civilian personnel salaries. In addition, Japan currently deploys four Japanese Self Defense Force personnel to the Sinai where they are actively engaged in our peacekeeping operations.

 

The MFO remains extremely grateful for the Government of Japan’s ongoing, stable, and wide-ranging support of our mission and peace between Egypt and Israel.