The Israeli prime minister has told the parents of Eitan Mor, who is being held in Gaza, that the government is working on a deal to bring back 10 of the remaining captives, Al Jazeera reports.

Benjamin Netanyahu called Mor’s parents on Sunday night, according to Tikva Forum, a captive advocacy group.

Zvika Mor, the captive’s father and co-founder of the group, said he demanded Netanyahu reach an agreement that would bring back all captives at the same time. He warned against “selection” among the captives, and said that trying to return them in multiple exchanges would risk their lives.

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