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Operation JADE
Operation JADE, Canada's contribution to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO), has its roots in the phase of Middle East hostilities that ended in 1948 with the creation of the state of Israel. At that time, the United Nations formed UNTSO to observe and maintain the cease-fire between Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
In 1954, Canada began contributing United Nations Military Observers (UNMOs) to UNTSO, to serve in the Golan Heights, south Lebanon, and the Sinai area. Today, the CF maintains a contingent of seven UNMOs in UNTSO, as well as a Lieutenant-Colonel to serve as Group Commander when requested by the UN. Op JADE is Canada's longest-running overseas commitment.
