Israeli military continues operations in southern Lebanon as ceasefire talks progress

The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has confirmed it maintains a military presence approximately 10 kilometres inside southern Lebanese territory, deployed in what it describes as a security buffer zone. The IDF stated on Thursday that it will continue to hold this area as operationally necessary, removing threats to its forces and establishing effective defence for communities in northern Israel.

According to the military statement, the deployment is being coordinated alongside ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. Officials indicated that decisions regarding the continuation and scope of military operations remain under discussion as part of direct talks between the two countries.

Negotiating teams are scheduled to reconvene next week to continue discussions on the situation. The statement underscores Israel’s approach of maintaining military operations while pursuing diplomatic channels simultaneously, a position that reflects broader efforts to address cross-border security concerns that have escalated tensions in the region.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.