Rappler's latest stories on Golan
Syrian air defense intercepts missile attack – state media
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights blames the attack on Israel, which has not claimed responsibility
Israel PM inaugurates Golan settlement honoring Trump
Netanyahu unveils a 'Trump Heights' sign, featuring an Israeli and a US flag, to mark the site of the new settlement
Israel to name Golan settlement after Trump
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to name a new settlement in the occupied Golan after US President Donald Trump in appreciation of his recognition of Israel's claim of sovereignty there
U.N. Security Council to meet on Golan at Syria's request
Syria has requested the meeting in a March 26 letter sent to France, which holds the council presidency for the month of March, calling President Donald Trump's decision a 'flagrant violation' of UN resolutions
Rallies sweep Syria to condemn U.S. Golan move
Demonstrators take to the streets across the war-torn country to protest Washington's decision
Trump proclaims Golan Heights belongs to Israel
(UPDATED) US recognition for Israeli control over the territory breaks with decades of international consensus
Netanyahu at side, Trump to recognize Israeli sovereignty on Golan
(3rd UPDATE) Vice President Mike Pence confirms that the US president will on Monday, March 25, formally recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights
Mideast anger over Trump's Golan vow 'breaking international law'
(UPDATED) In an angry retort, the Syrian government says US President Donald Trump's comments disregarded international law
Trump accepts Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
(UPDATED) The Golan recognition is only the latest diplomatic bombshell dropped by Washington, which is Israel's principal backer, in seeking to redraw the fraught Middle East map
Netanyahu welcomes U.S. vote against United Nations Golan resolution
The United States voted against the United Nations resolution dropping its practise of abstaining
Netanyahu ally seeks Jerusalem mayor seat in Israeli local polls
One significant new element to the October 30 vote sees minority Druze cast ballots in 4 villages in the Golan Heights for the first time since Israel seized the strategic region from Syria in 1967
Israel says it shot down a Syrian warplane
Israel signals the plane's infiltration may have been the result of internal fighting in Syria's civil war, but stresses it will enforce the ceasefire lines between the two countries
Tens of thousands return home after south Syria ceasefire deal
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says more than 60,000 people have since taken to the roads from the Jordanian frontier, heading back to their homes in the east or west of the province
Israel hits Iranian posts in Syria: What we know
Here's what we know about what was hit, how the world reacted, and what could happen next
The week in photos: April 7-13, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
The week in photos: November 4-10, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Peacekeeping in a volatile environment
[CIRSS Commentaries] The Philippines in Golan Heights and beyond: Hostile environments make it difficult to guarantee the safety and respect for peacekeepers
Hezbollah will pay 'full price' for deadly attack – Israel
Those behind today s attack will pay the full price Netanyahu s office quoted him as saying at a meeting with Israeli s top security brass Wednesday evening
Rockets fired from Syria hit Israeli-held Golan – army
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later warnes Israel is ready to respond with force to any attack
Iran general killed with Hezbollah fighters in Israel raid
An analyst close to the Islamic resistance group Hezbollah says he has no doubt the group would retaliate either from Lebanese or Syrian territory
After kidnappings, UN to focus on peacekeepers’ safety
The UN s deputy secretary general tells Rappler the Philippines concern about the safety of peacekeepers will be a priority in the review of peace operations
PH: Kidnapping peacekeepers unacceptable
The Philippines cites the kidnapping of peacekeepers and health issues like Ebola as top issues that must be reviewed in UN peacekeeping
PH military chief thanks UN commander for 'brave' remark
All s well that ends well says Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr
Golan chief now calls PH peacekeepers ‘brave’
India s Lieutenant General Singha says The Filipino and Fijian peacekeepers bravely faced the situation and exhibited raw courage resilience and patience
Aquino forms committee to organize papal visit
The national committee is tasked with ensuring the smooth visit of Pope Francis in January 2015
UN to Aquino: We 'improved' troop weapons
The UN responds to President Aquino s criticism but remains non committal on calls to review the supposed impossible or unclear mandate in the Golan Heights
The Captain in Golan: Nilo Ramones is home
Captain Nilo Ramones the platoon leader in the UN encampment under siege recalls the tense firefight with the Syrian rebels and their subsequent escape
Aquino lauds Filipino peacekeepers, hits 'unclear' mission
The next mission of the Philippine peacekeepers hailed at home for their bravery at the Golan Heights is to secure Pope Francis when he visits the Philippines in January 2015
Cowards? 'PH peacekeepers served with honor'
In the face of grave danger Filipino peacekeepers have bravely helped to safeguard world peace Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario tells the UN
Golan peacekeepers to secure Pope in PH visit
As the papal visit nears the Philippine military dedicates two battalion sized units to secure the Roman Catholic leader
Biden to UN: We owe peacekeepers more
The US Vice President leads a UN summit on strengthening peace operations The Philippines attended the summit after the controversy over the Golan mission
Israel shoots down Syria warplane on Golan Heights – army
Army radio said it was apparently a MiG 21 fighter jet which was shot down by a surface to air Patriot missile with the wreckage landing on the Syrian controlled side of the plateau
With PH peacekeepers gone, UN to ‘configure’ Golan mission
The UN has yet to plan the replacements of the Filipino peacekeepers who left the Golan Heights as the security situation there deteriorates
Rappler Newscast | September 19, 2014
Tropical storm Mario triggers flooding in Luzon UNDOF sends Filipino troops home Scotland rejects independence stays in the UK
UNDOF sends Filipino troops home
It was deemed practical that the Philippine contingent be repatriated earlier than expected says Philippine military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ramon Zagala
Syrian envoy hits UN’s ‘total inaction’ on Golan peacekeepers
Ambassador Bashar Ja afari says terrorists are able to establish a safe zone in the Syrian side of the Golan reducing the mandate of the peacekeeping mission
UN troops withdraw from Syrian Golan
This comes two weeks after Al Qaeda linked rebels kidnapped 45 Fijian peacekeepers and engaged Filipino peacekeepers in a standoff
After Golan crisis, AFP chief reminds PMA cadets to follow orders
AFP chief of staff General Gregorio Catapang Jr delivers a speech during the recognition rites of PMA Class 2018
UN chief to hear out PH peacekeeping issues
Ban Ki Moon s spokesman says the UN chief will discuss the Philippines peacekeeping concerns with Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario next week
45 Fijian peacekeepers released – UN
The United Nations peacekeepers were kidnapped by Al Qaeda linked Syrian rebels last week All the 45 peacekeepers are in good condition says a UN spokesperson
Filipino commander in Golan is back in Manila
Colonel Ezra Enriquez who defied a UN commander s order for Filipino troops to surrender their firearms to Syrian rebels requested to be repatriated the military says
Talks to free Fijian peacekeepers 'progressive'
UPDATED Fiji clarifies statement on peacekeepers status says negotiators actively working for their release
Beyond Golan: Filipino global soldiers in the eyes of history
The Philippine flag has been flying for a little over a century not enough time to judge whether the Filipino now the citizen of a sovereign state has on balance fought abroad on the side of right rather than wrong
Senate hails 'exemplary courage' of troops in Golan
Filipinos are among the bravest peacekeepers in the world says Senator Teofisto Guingona III
'I never defied orders until the Golan standoff'
Colonel Ezra Enriquez is not only the commander of the Philippine battalion he is also Number 3 in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force overall command
Palace: Gilas, PH peacekeepers deserve heroes' welcome
They put up a good fight They showed that Filipinos fight with their hearts whether in sports or in any other field We showed the strength of our hearts Malacañang says
PH 'taking steps' to address peacekeeping concerns
The Department of Foreign Affairs also says the Philippines should now focus on supporting efforts to secure the freedom of the Fijian peacekeepers held by Syrian rebels
PH and Fiji in Golan: One order, different outcomes
Last week Filipino and Fijian peacekeepers were given the same order to surrender their weapons to Syrian rebels Who made the right choice?
Rappler Newscast | September 4, 2014
The UN defends its official accused of putting Filipinos in danger A former Makati employee says fixing bids was common practice The Ebola death toll crosses 1 900
AFP stands by Golan troops, to analyze actions during crisis
Philippine military chief General Gregorio Catapang says they have submitted to Malacañang a blow by blow account of what happened in the Golan Heights
