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Jun 6, 2023

Czech Republic Officials Visit the MFO

 

Over the period of 3 to 4 June 2023, the Czech Republic’s Deputy Minister of Defence, His Excellency František Šulc, accompanied by the Czech Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Karel Řehka, as well as representatives from the Czech Government and Senate visited the MFO’s South Camp in the Sinai.

Apr 17, 2023

DG Japanese IPC Visit to MFO

From 10 to 13 April 2023, the MFO was pleased to host a joint Japanese delegation, led by Mr. Takehiro Kano, the Director General of the Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation (IPC) Headquarters, with representatives from the IPC and Ministry of Defense.

Apr 6, 2023

In Memorium: First Deputy Sergeant Bonilla Medina

 

On 3 April 2023, the MFO offered their last goodbyes to First Deputy Sergeant Marlon Fernando Bonilla Medina from the Colombian Contingent (COLCON) during a ceremony at the MFO’s North Camp.

Apr 4, 2023

Serbia Signs Participation Agreement with MFO

 

On April 3, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, Miloš Vučević, and MFO Director General Elizabeth L. Dibble concluded a participation agreement to provide military engineering personnel in Sinai in support of the MFO mission.

Mar 24, 2023

MFO Spotlight: A Day with the CASA and its Crew

The MFO spends a day with the Czech-provided CASA and its crew to learn more about their roles and responsibilities in ensuring fixed-wing support for the MFO mission.

 

Mar 15, 2023

Supplemental Japanese Funding in FY2023

The MFO is pleased to announce that the Government of Japan has generously agreed to provide supplemental project funding for a ninth consecutive year to ensure the safety of our personnel and the effectiveness of our mission.

 

Mar 10, 2023

The MFO Celebrates International Women’s Day

 

MFO personnel came together on March 8th to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women during a series of events at our South Camp.

Mar 8, 2023

The MFO Thanks its Women Peacekeepers

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the MFO wishes to express its great appreciation to all its women peacekeepers, military and civilian, for their vital contributions to our mission and peace and cooperation between Egypt and Israel. Your work is fundamental to our success and an integral part of our achievements.

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News & Media Supporting States Visit – June 1, 2022

Jun 8, 2022

Supporting States Visit – June 1, 2022

 

MFO Force Commander, Major General Evan Williams, and his staff welcomed Ambassadors, Defense Attachés, and other key personnel from Cairo embassies to the MFO’s North Camp for a familiarization visit on 1 June.

Thirty representatives from fifteen of our Supporting States (Australia, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, France, Finland, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States) took part in the event, accompanied by Mr. Brad Lynch, the MFO Director General’s Representative in Cairo.

 

The event highlighted the important role played by our Troop-Contributing and Donor States enabling the Force to successfully carry out its mission. It also provided an opportunity to thank our Supporting States for their generous contributions of military personnel, resources, and funding.


The day focused on force protection and included detailed briefings on the measures taken to ensure the continued well-being and safety of our personnel. Visitors were also able to meet with their military contingent members and see first-hand the important work they undertake in support of the Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel.