by Yoni Kempinski
An IDF official said troops will remain in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats as negotiations with Lebanon continue.
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| IDF soldiers in Lebanon IDF Spokesperson |
The IDF on Thursday published an official map portraying the Security Zone in which IDF troops are operating in southern Lebanon.
According to the military, due to operational requirements, IDF forces are deployed in the Security Zone, approximately 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.
The published map shows that the IDF has not recently withdrawn from any territory in southern Lebanon.
The military stated that IDF soldiers remain stationed in the designated area of operation and will continue to remove threats and strengthen the defense of Israel’s northern residents.
An IDF official said the military will continue to maintain its presence in the Security Zone due to operational requirements, in order to remove threats to its soldiers and establish effective defense for Israel’s northern communities. The official added that the IDF will continue to act against threats to IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians that are identified beyond the Security Zone.
The official noted that further steps are still being discussed as part of direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, and that the representatives are expected to reconvene next week.
According to the official, the Naval Security Zone is a continuation of the land-based Security Zone and extends seaward on a bearing of 280 degrees, in accordance with operational requirements.
The IDF emphasized that operational activity is ongoing and warned that approaching the Security Zone is dangerous.
The military also called on the Lebanese Armed Forces to operate in coordination with the IDF and urged Lebanese civilians to avoid entering the area.
Yoni Kempinski
Source: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/428828
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