UNDOF

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.

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 force 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Irish Defense Minister announces troops stationed on Syrian side of the border as part of UNDOF will be withdrawn in the near future.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.

Israel to the UN:

'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 as Iran, ISIS seek foothold

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.

Report: 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.

Breaking News

Fijian Peacekeepers Released, Expected to Cross into Israel

Syria's Nusra Front rebel group releases 44 UN peacekeepers, who will cross into Israel later today.

Watch: Fijian UN Soldiers Say They Are Safe in Al Qaeda Video

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 About 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.

UN Security Council Demands Release of Abducted Peacekeepers

Unanimous UN declaration condemns abduction of UNDOF members by terrorists in 'strongest terms.'

Syrian Rebels Present Demands for Release of UN Peacekeepers

Al-Nusra Front presents three demands for the release of 43 Fijian peacekeepers kidnapped last week.

Philippine Military Chief 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 in Golan

Ban Ki-moon calls for the immediate release of 43 peacekeepers who were kidnapped by Syrian rebels.

U.S. Accuses Al-Nusra of Kidnapping UN 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.

Security Council 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.

Nepal Withdraws Troops from Lebanon, 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 Golan Heights UN Force

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 for Golan Peacekeepers

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 Golan Peacekeepers on Wednesday

Austria will begin withdrawing its 377 peacekeepers from the Golan Heights on Wednesday, says official.

Austria Not Ruling Out Sending Peacekeepers Back to Golan

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 to Send Troops to 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 Decision to Withdraw 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, Leaving Israel Concerned

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 Actively Reviewing Safety of Golan Peacekeepers

The safety of UN observers in the Golan Heights is under “very active review”, says UN spokesman.

Kidnapped UN Peacemakers Freed, Arrive in Jordan

Syrian rebels release 21 Filipino peacekeepers who had been kidnapped on the Golan Heights.

UN Delays Effort to Release Kidnapped Peacekeepers

The UN calls off an effort to secure the release of 21 peacekeepers held by Syrian rebels because of darkness in the Golan Heights.

Israel Asked UN Not to Remove Forces from the Golan

Israel approached the UN, requesting that forces remain in the Golan despite the kidnapping of 21 peacekeepers.

Israel Concerned UN will Leave Golan After Abductions

Israel expressed concern that UN peacekeeping force in Golan Heights could pull out after Syrian rebels snatched 21 troops.

UN Security Council Condemns Kidnapping of Peacekeepers

United Nations Security Council condemns the seizure of peacekeepers by Syrian rebels, demands their immediate release.

UN Peacekeeper Disappears Near Israel-Syria Border

The United Nations confirms that a member of the UNDOF peacekeeping force is missing.

UN Sending Chemical Weapons Kits to Troops in Golan

The United Nations is sending chemical weapons kits to troops in the Golan Heights because of growing fears over Syria's arsenal.

Syria Violating Golan Ceasefire Agreement, Says UN Leader

UN Secretary-General says that Syria is violating the agreement that separated Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan.

UN Soldiers Wounded in Syria Receive Treatment in Israel

Two Austrian soldiers who were wounded in Syria flown to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.