United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, (UNTSO) Headquarters is situated in Government House, Jerusalem. Its task is to provide the countries ( Lebanon, Israel, Syria and Egypt) with military observers, who monitor the ceasefire and peace agreements between the nations. UNTSO HQ has 17 Military Staff Officers that are responsible for the daily reports to UNHQ – New York and the provision of coordinated administrative and logistical support to all outstations.

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Observer Group Egypt (OGE) is based in Ismailia and is comprised of four Military Observers. Their primary function is to maintain a liaison office with the Egyptian Government on behalf of Chief of Staff, UNTSO. OGE represents and sustains a visible UNTSO presence in Egypt, with an emphasis on the Sinai, through liaison and patrolling. It conducts long range patrols (Alpha) and short range patrols (Echo) throughout the Sinai Peninsula.

 
Observer Group Golan – Tiberias (OGG-T) headquarters is based in the city of Tiberias, Israel. Its main function is to assist in observing the Agreement on Disengagement pending a final peace settlement. This is accomplished by observing, patrolling and reporting presumed violations and activities that could lead to a violation in the Area of Separation (AOS) and in the A-side ( Israel) of the Area of Limitation (AOL). It has six Observation Posts (OPs) with an overall strength of 37 Military Observers.

 
Observer Group Golan – Damascus (OGG-D) headquarters is based in Damascus, Syria. Its main function is to assist UNDOF in observing the Agreement on Disengagement pending a final peace settlement. This is accomplished by observing, patrolling and reporting presumed violations and activities that could lead to a violation in the Area of Separation (AOS) and in the B-side (Syrian) of the Area of Limitation (AOL). It has five OP’s (Observation Posts) with an overall strength of 33 Military Observers.

 
Observer Detachment Damascus (ODD) represents UNTSO in Damascus, Syria. It consists of two Military Observers whose primary functions are to liaise, co-operate and maintain good relations with Syrian officials and UN organisations located in, or near Damascus. ODD is also prepared to chair the Israel Syria Mixed Armistice Commission (ISMAC) if required.


United Nations Liaison Office in Beirut (UNLOB) represents the Chief of Staff, UNTSO in Beirut, Lebanon. Two Military Observers are posted in UNLOB. Their main functions are to liaise and maintain good relations with Lebanese officials and other UN organizations in Beirut. They monitor the media and review the local press on a daily basis for the UNTSO HQ media summary. UNLOB is also prepared to chair the Israel Lebanon Mixed Armistice Commission (ILMAC) if required.

    
Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) headquarters is based in Naqoura, Lebanon. Its primary function is to monitor the withdrawal line between Israel and Lebanon and report on any/all violations and activities that threaten the cease-fire, peace and security. It has four Patrol Bases (PBs) with an overall strength of 51 Military Observers.

    
Observer Group Golan (OGG) is based in Camp Faouar, Syria with seven Military Observers. It assists Israel and Syria to observe the Agreement on Disengagement, pending a final peace settlement. It provides liaison and coordination in the Area of Separation (AOS) and A and B sides of the Area of Limitation (AOL) to OGG-D and OGG-T operations.