It remains unclear whether Netanyahu himself wants to return to war, or to prioritize a return to the fighting over efforts to secure the release of the hostages.

an Israeli official told The Times of Israel
But he has coalition partners and even close advisers who will not accept an end to the military campaign while Hamas remains in power

according to the official:
A potential 50-day extension to the ceasefire, under a plan concocted by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Steve Witkoff, is a way for Netanyahu to avoid a decision on whether to restart the war.