Israel releases UN peacekeepers arrested for drug smuggling
Three Fijian UN peacekeepers released after it emerged the suspicious substance they were carrying was not liquid cocaine.
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Three UN workers attempt to smuggle cocaine into Israel
Three UN workers were caught at the Israel-Jordan border with liquid cocaine disguised as perfume-making kits.
Ireland to withdraw from UN peacekeeping force stationed along Israel-Syria border
Irish Defense Minister announces troops stationed on Syrian side of the border as part of UNDOF will be withdrawn in the near future.
Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday
Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.
Russia to help UN peacekeepers in Golan
Russian military says its forces will help UN peacekeepers restore patrols along Syria and Israel border.
UN peacekeepers return to Golan
UN peacekeepers carry out first patrol since 2014 to key crossing point between Syrian and Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
'We won’t accept Iranian presence on our border'
Ambassador Danon meets UNDOF commander as Iran expands its control in the region.
Defense Minister: Hamas makes unreasonable demands
DM Avigdor Liberman meets with UN Secretary-General on Iranian hegemony in Syria and IDF KIA held in Gaza.
UN peacekeepers return to Syrian side of the Golan
127 UN peacekeepers return to Syrian-held side of the Golan Heights, two years after fleeing clashes with Al-Qaeda-linked rebels.
Israel hopes for UN return to Golan
UNDOF peacekeeprs on Syria-Israel border removed after attacks, kidnappings.
Will the UN Return Forces to the Golan Heights?
UN Security Council discusses return and new security steps, month after UNDOF fled from Syrian rebels to Israeli side of the Golan.
Filipino Peacekeepers Unlikely to Return to Golan
Philippine President dims hopes that UN peacekeepers can be deployed back to the region in the near future.
Al Qaeda Rebels Seize UN Arms, Uniforms in Syria
Syrian envoy accuses Israel of 'letting' Nusra Front take control of Syrian side of the border, confirms rebels now control Syrian Golan.
UN Peacekeepers Flee Syrian Golan into Israel
Hundreds of UNDOF observers flee to Israeli Golan Heights, as battles continue to rage between the Syrian regime and Islamist rebels.
UN Chief Welcomes Release of Fijian Peacekeepers
Ban Ki-moon welcomes the release of 45 UN peacekeepers who were kidnapped by the Al-Nusra Front.
Fijian Peacekeepers Released by Syrian Rebels
Syria's Nusra Front rebel group releases 44 UN peacekeepers, who will cross into Israel later today.
Fijian Soldiers Say They Are Safe in Al Qaeda Film
Syria's Nusra Front rebel group releases video featuring 44 UN peacekeepers; group leader thanks rebels 'for keeping their word.'
Fiji Retracts Claim UN Hostages to be Released
Social media posts claiming 45 captive UN troops about to be released denied: 'someone has misinterpreted.'
Irish Foreign Minister: We May Leave Golan Force
The withdrawal of the Irish contingent could be a body blow from which the UN peacekeeping force may not recover.
UNSC Demands Release of Abducted Peacekeepers
Unanimous UN declaration condemns abduction of UNDOF members by terrorists in 'strongest terms.'
Rebels Present Demands for Release of Peacekeepers
Al-Nusra Front presents three demands for the release of 43 Fijian peacekeepers kidnapped last week.
Philippines Confirms Peacekeepers Escaped Syria
Philippine military chief confirms that more than 70 peacekeepers have escaped from areas of Golan that came under attack by Syrian rebels.
UN Chief Condemns Kidnapping of Peacekeepers
Ban Ki-moon calls for the immediate release of 43 peacekeepers who were kidnapped by Syrian rebels.
U.S. Accuses Al-Nusra of Kidnapping Peacekeepers
The United States accuses the Al-Qaeda-affiliate Al-Nusra Front of detaining 43 members of the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.
UNSC Condemns Syrian Violence in the Golan
UN extends UNDOF mandate while strongly condemning all military activity on the Golan Heights by the Syrian army and opposition fighters.
Nepalese UNIFIL Unit Redeploys to Golan
UN officials say Nepal is withdrawing some of its troops from its contingent to Lebanon, and instead sending them to the Golan Heights.
Golan Peacekeepers to Get Machine Guns
UNDOF peacekeepers will get machine guns, extra body armor and more armored vehicles.
Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force
Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.
Fiji Troops Replace Austria in UNDOF
A force of 170 soldiers from Fiji will replace Austrian troops in the UN peacekeeping force monitoring the Golan Heights buffer zone.
UN Chief Calls for Better Security in Golan
Ban Ki-moon calls for better protection for UN peacekeepers to counter the growing threat of spillover violence from the Syria conflict.
Austrian UN Troops Begin Golan Pullout
Vienna decided to quit the mission due to fear of Syria's civil war.
UN Asks Austria to Delay Golan Pullout
Austria remains adamant about pulling out its troops from the Golan Heights, even as the UN appeals for more time.
Austria to Begin Withdrawing from Golan on Wed.
Austria will begin withdrawing its 377 peacekeepers from the Golan Heights on Wednesday, says official.
Austria Not Ruling Out Returning Peacekeepers
Austria's Foreign Minister says his country does not rule out returning its UN peacekeepers to the Golan Heights.
UN: Russia Can't Take Part in Golan Heights Force
UN: Russia is banned from taking part in the Golan Heights peacekeeping force.
Putin Offers Replace Austrians in the Golan
Russian President proposes that his country’s peacekeepers replace departing Austrian troops in the Golan Heights.
UN Chief Regrets Austria's Withdrawal from Golan
Ban Ki-moon says he regrets Austria’s decision to withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.
Syria Withdraws Troops from Golan
The Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.
UN Halts Peacekeeping Patrols in the Golan Heights
The UN has halted peacekeeping patrols in the Golan Heights amid fears that more countries may withdraw from its force.
UN Reviewing Safety of Golan Peacekeepers
The safety of UN observers in the Golan Heights is under “very active review”, says UN spokesman.
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