Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his military will dial back the “intense” fighting as Israeli forces intend to shift their focus towards Hezbollah along the northern border. However, Netanyahu adds that he doesn’t see the war officially ending with Hamas.

On Sunday, Netanyahu held his first media interview since the start of the war and he appears to be walking back over his comments about dismissing a U.S. backed proposal over hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

There are reports that Israel is open to a deal with Hamas, but Netanyahu has stated that he would accept a “partial deal”, where Israel would see the return of some hostages, but its military is still committed to eliminating Hamas.

His comments sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas, leaving some to believe this could represent another setback for mediators trying to end the war.

On Monday, a group representing the impacted families released new, disturbing video, claiming it to be footage of three hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. One couple says one of the abductees is their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Hersh’s father, Jon Polin said, “This is our son in this truck with his hair being pulled. And we need the world to act now. There is apparently a deal that maybe we’re getting close to. We keep on hearing that. Let’s get it done. A deal is the best way to bring (them) home our son and all of the other hostages, and we are demanding that the deal get done now and asking all sides to lean in and make that happen.”

Hamas officials did respond to Netanyahu’s comments about seeking a “partial agreement.” They say any agreement has to include a “permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza strip.”