The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday released an official map outlining the security zone where its troops are currently operating in southern Lebanon.
According to the IDF, Israeli forces are deployed up to approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) inside Lebanese territory. The military said the deployment is based on operational requirements aimed at addressing security threats along Israel’s northern border.
The published map indicates that Israeli forces remain present in several areas of southern Lebanon and have not recently withdrawn from those positions.
An IDF spokesperson also stated that the maritime security zone is considered an extension of the land-based security area. The maritime zone extends into the Mediterranean Sea along a 280-degree axis, in line with directives issued by Israel’s political leadership.
The military emphasized that it retains the ability to act against perceived threats when necessary, including in areas beyond the designated security zone. However, current assessments suggest that the IDF is not expected to conduct deeper strikes into Lebanon, including in Beirut, at this stage.
