Islamists inform UN that Golan peacekeepers were seized 'for their protection'

After trying to establish the whereabouts of 44 peacekeepers captured by Islamist rebels in battle with the Syrian Army, UN informed they are safe.

Smoke rises following an explosion on the Syrian side near the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights and Syria, August 29, 2014.

Smoke rises following an explosion on the Syrian side near the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights and Syria, August 29, 2014.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

AUGUST 30, 2014 02:38