JERUSALEM (VINnews)-The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday published an updated map of its security zone in southern Lebanon, showing positions extending up to 10 kilometers deep into Lebanese territory along an east-west line from the border.

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The military said it will continue to maintain control of the area “in accordance with operational needs” to neutralize threats to Israeli troops and communities in northern Israel, even as direct negotiations with Lebanon on a potential withdrawal continue.

Israeli and Lebanese teams are expected to reconvene for further discussions next week, according to the IDF.

In a statement, the military urged the Lebanese army to coordinate any activities with the IDF and to avoid approaching the security zone while operations in the area are ongoing.

The security zone was established following intense fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials have repeatedly stressed that any withdrawal would be conditional on ensuring the border area is free of terrorist threats and that relevant United Nations resolutions are implemented.