Philippines mulls Golan peacekeeper pullout after abductions

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 15:48

The Philippines may withdraw from a United Nations peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights following the abduction of four Filipino troops near Syrian border.

Four UN peacekeepers abducted on Golan Heights

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 23:32

Four UN peacekeepers, all from the Philippines, were abducted on the Golan Heights Tuesday by an armed group believed to be the same one to have abducted 21 Filipino peacekeepers two months ago, the United Nations said.

`Israel will silence source of fire from Syria`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 17:58

Hours after Israeli Defence Minister vowed to "immediately silence" any fire from Syria, country said it has destroyed a machinegun position in the Golan Heights from where it came under fire twice.

UN chief hails peacekeepers` release

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 10:46

The peacekeepers are part of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which monitors the 1974 disengagement accord between Syria and Israel after their 1973 war.

Syrian hostage crisis: All 21 UN peacekeepers freed, arrive safe in Amman

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 00:42

Syrian rebels on the Golan Heights on Saturday released the 21 Filipino peacekeepers they had held hostage for past three days.

UN peacekeepers hostage crisis: Syrian rebels, regime forces clash

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 17:55

Clashes between Syrian rebels and regime forces erupted on Saturday near a village where UN peacekeepers are being held hostage, an activist said, possibly complicating efforts to free them.

Syrian rebels want to release UN troops: Philippines

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 11:29

Syrian rebels who seized 21 Filipino UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights want the Red Cross to escort them out of the area.

Syria protests Israel`s approval for oil drilling

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 08:10

Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed the strategic plateau in a move not recognised by the international community.

UN chief accuses Syria of violating Golan accord

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 10:20

UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon accused the Syrian govt of violations of the 1974 agreement that separated Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan Heights.

Syria tanks enter Golan DMZ: Israel

Last Updated: Saturday, November 3, 2012, 21:12

Israel`s military says three Syrian tanks have entered the demilitarized zone in the Golan Heights.

Golan causes upset in Punj Lloyd PSA Masters

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 21:17

World number 34 Borja Golan of Spain registered an upset victory over higher-ranked England`s Adrian Grant to advance to the second round of the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters, the final PSA World Series squash event of the year, on Monday.