Multinational Force and Observers

Multinational Joint Task Force
MFO insignia
FoundedAugust 3, 1981
CountriesSee Contributing states
AllegianceUS-Egyptian-Israeli-backed peacekeeping force
TypeMultinational force
RoleCombined operations
Nickname(s)MFO
Websitehttp://mfo.org/en
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Michael Garraway (AUS)[1]
Insignia
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The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping force overseeing the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The MFO generally operates in and around the Sinai peninsula, ensuring free navigation through the Straits of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba, and compliance with the other terms of the Egypt–Israel peace treaty.

  1. ^ "MFO Salutes its New Force Commander". MFO.org. Retrieved April 10, 2023.