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Peacekeeping in the Golan Heights: UNDOF (UN Disengagement Observer Force) Fact sheet released by the Bureau of International Organization Affairs U.S. Department of State, August 23, 2000

Key Dates

• Started: June 1974
• Current Mandate Expiration: November 30, 2000

Staffing

	Authorized	Actual (as of 07/01/00)
		Total	U.S.
Troops	1,053	1,035	0

Financing (Regular peacekeeping assessments)

	Total UN Cost	U.S. assessment (at 25%)
FY 1999	$29 million	$7 million
FY 2000	$36 million	$9 million
FY 2001 estimate	$71 million	$18 million

Mandate

UNDOF was established in the aftermath of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War to supervise the disengagement of Israeli and Syrian forces. The mandate also includes maintaining the cease-fire between Israel and Syria and supervising the areas of separation and limitation.

U.S. Interests

UNDOF helps maintain stability between Israel and Syria, which contributes to overall peace in the region.

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