While speaking to the committee of former National Security Council chief Yaakov Nagel, Katz warned of being taken in prematurely by the HTS group.
Mediators believe that if a limited deal is indeed struck, with the release of hostages, it will result in a dynamic that will ultimately lead to a full deal that will end the war.
In the first phase of bolstering defense, the IDF will reinforce the area with five IDF companies.
Pentagon chief urges 'close consultation' between Israel and US on Syria • UN General Assembly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
Austin also discussed with Katz attempts to secure Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas.
Katz's instructions came after the IDF, on Sunday afternoon, took control of the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.
Tahrir also conducted his espionage work during wartime and gathered information on IDF operations and the locations of rocket impacts.
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