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Firefight erupts between Syrian rebels and Philippine peacekeepers in Golan Heights
A firefight erupted on Aug. 30 between a group of Philippine peacekeepers trapped in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Islamist militants who were surrounding their position, the defense chief of the Philippines said.
UN confirms 43 UN peacekeepers seized in Syrian Golan
The United Nations confirmed that an armed group captured 43 UN peacekeepers on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights on Thursday, saying it was doing everything to secure their release.