Reports from March 22-23, 2025, indicate that a Hamas political leader and his wife were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza.

Reported on March 23, 2025, Israeli troops blew up the door of a Palestinian home on March 22, 2025, resulting in the death of a young woman.

On 2025-03-21, US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated in an interview that he doesn’t believe Hamas is “ideologically intractable.” He discussed the motivations of Israel, Hamas, and Qatar in the Gaza war, defended Doha against critics, and expressed concern about the war's potential to destabilize Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Steve Witkoff recalled warning Arab leaders in Doha last week that Hamas’s “completely inappropriate” response to the bridge proposal “was going to result in some sort of military action.” The report was published on 2025-03-22.

The U.K., France, and Germany have again urged a cease-fire in Gaza amid rising casualties. Hamas reported 130 Gazans killed since the previous Thursday.

On March 22, 2025, Palestinians inspected the rubble following an Israeli strike on a fishing harbor in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza Strip.

On March 22, 2025, US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated the Gaza conflict could end through dialogue. He acknowledged that renewed IDF strikes might be necessary due to public pressure for hostage release and Hamas intransigence.

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported on March 23, 2025, that seven people were killed and 40 wounded in Israeli strikes across Lebanon.

On March 22, 2025, the US Embassy in Jerusalem warned Americans in Israel to be on guard, offering a list of actions to take.

On March 23, 2025, the U.S. supported Israel's response to a rocket attack from Lebanon and urged Lebanon to regain control of its country.

On March 22, 2025, the US carried out strikes on targets at the As-Salif port and coastal area of Yemen.

On March 22, 2025, thousands gathered at Kaplan and over 100,000 nationwide protested the renewed Gaza fighting and the Shin Bet chief's dismissal. The demonstrations called for a hostage deal.

Clashes erupted in Jerusalem between protesters and police during a demonstration near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence. A policeman reportedly threw Yair Golan to the ground.

Published on 2025-03-22, former hostages and their families held a rally at Hostages Square on 2025-03-22, urging the Israeli government not to resume the war in Gaza, expressing concerns that continued fighting would endanger the remaining hostages. Doron Steinbrecher, released on January 19th after 471 days in captivity, gave her first public statement.

The Attorney General reaffirmed to Netanyahu that he cannot fire the Shin Bet head until the investigation into the matter is complete.

A gag order was imposed on the investigation into the connection between the Prime Minister's Office and Qatar.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin proceeded with the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, citing concerns about her actions.

On March 22, 2025, the IDF chief appointed external investigators to review findings of Oct. 7 probes, with initial conclusions expected in the next several weeks.

New evidence in the "Qatar-gate" affair emerged with an Israeli businessman admitting to transferring money to a Netanyahu aide, and a recording implicating American lobbyist Jay Footlik.

The renewed fighting in Gaza has accelerated negotiations for Itamar Ben Gvir's return to the government, with Netanyahu and Ben Gvir reportedly close to an agreement.

Netanyahu's statement on March 22, 2025, regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar, effective April 10, 2025, has prompted criticism for potentially undermining Israeli democracy.

On March 22, 2025, Fatah urged Hamas to cede power in Gaza to safeguard ‘Palestinians’ existence.

On March 22, 2025, Netanyahu claimed that Ronen Bar initiated the Qatargate investigation to distract from his dismissal, contradicting established timelines. Shin Bet confirmed the investigation began after a request from Labor MK Gilad Kariv.

On March 22, 2025, Levin is reportedly set to tap a Netanyahu loyalist to serve on the professional panel needed to approve the AG’s firing.

Netanyahu reiterated his accusations against the justice system, claiming it is being used against "the people's will" and suggesting the existence of a "deep state" working against him.

The Attorney General's call for sanctions against draft dodgers, with a focus on increased enforcement towards the ultra-Orthodox public, was reiterated.

Israeli universities threatened to strike if the Attorney General is fired. Education Minister Yoav Kish responded to the universities' concerns.

New information regarding the timeline of Netanyahu's distrust of the Shin Bet chief. Netanyahu claims his distrust began on October 7, 2025, when the chief allegedly did not wake him.