News & Media

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.

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!

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News & Media Supporting States Visit - July 11, 2024

Jul 12, 2024

Supporting States Visit - July 11, 2024

The MFO Force Commander, Major General Michael Garraway, and MFO personnel welcomed Ambassadors, Defense Attachés, and other key staff from Israel-based embassies to the MFO’s North Camp.

 

24 representatives from 17 States that provide support or are considering donating to the MFO (Albania, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States) took part in the familiarization visit. They were accompanied by Mr. Thomas Goldberger, the MFO Director General’s Representative in Tel Aviv, his staff, and representatives from the Israel Defense Forces.

 

The day focused on MFO Sinai capabilities that directly contribute to our Observe, Verify and Report responsibilities, including detailed briefings on the Civilian Observation Unit, the Coastal Patrol Unit, and mission sustainment. Visitors were also able to meet with their respective country’s military contingent members, and donors reviewed projects including the MFO’s employment of local Sinai residents.

 

The visit allowed MFO Supporting State representatives to observe first-hand the important work they enable in support of peace between Egypt and Israel.

 

The MFO remains grateful to all its Supporting States for their generous contributions of military troops, equipment, and funds and welcomes the visits of their representatives.