On March 29, 2025, reports indicate that Hamas is allegedly open to releasing a small number of hostages, including American-Israeli IDF soldier Edan Alexander, in exchange for a ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr. The US and Qatar are intensively involved in the proposal. Israeli intelligence believes 24 of the 59 remaining hostages are alive.

On March 29, 2025, a poll indicated that 69% of Israelis, including 54% of coalition voters, support ending the war in exchange for the release of hostages.

Published on March 29, 2025, former hostage Ohad Ben Ami shared details of his 491 days in Hamas captivity, including being held 30 meters underground with limited air and receiving only 700 calories of food per day.

Published on 2025-03-28, Eden Solomon reports on the situation of hostages, noting 'When Israel Resumed Fighting in Gaza, My Youngest Son Asked, 'But What About Edan?'' There are 59 hostages, 539 Days in Captivity.

Reported on March 29, 2025, Alon Ohel’s parents are requesting a meeting with Netanyahu, emphasizing that their hostage son is losing his sight and his life is in danger.

Published on 2025-03-29, Ben Ami recounted how his captors told him the Israeli government "does not want a deal and does not want to end the fighting."

On March 27, 2025, the orange-tinted gravestone for the Bibas family was unveiled at a family ceremony.

Published on March 29, 2025, Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl invited the family of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander to the Michigan game, where they also met their favorite player, Wolverines’ Danny Wolf.

Published on 2025-03-28, critics argue that further military operations endanger the remaining hostages and will not achieve what Israel has been unable to accomplish during the war's first 15 months.

Published on 2025-03-29, Ben Ami met with the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as part of an official visit of former hostages to the Bundestag.

On March 28, 2025, the IDF struck Beirut and southern Lebanon after two rockets were fired at northern Israel. These were the first airstrikes on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire was announced in November. Hezbollah claims it was not behind the rocket attack.

Reported on March 29, 2025, Israel announced that a senior Hezbollah commander was killed in an overnight airstrike.

Published on 2025-03-29, Amos Harel's analysis indicates that Israel is preparing to occupy Gaza, reinstate military rule, and fully control its people.

Dozens of medical reservists in the IDF refused to return to combat in the Gaza Strip on March 28, 2025, citing ethical and legal concerns, the extension of the conflict as "beyond all reason", harm to civilians, damage to Israel's social fabric, and concerns about the "takeover of territories and the call to settle them" in Gaza.

Published on March 29, 2025, Netanyahu stated on March 28, 2025, that Israel will not allow any fire on its communities.

Published on 2025-03-29, Ayelett Shani sent mushroom extracts to Israeli troops in Gaza, who reported having more energy.

On March 29, 2025, the US State Department stated that Israel was defending itself from rocket attacks originating from Lebanon. The US also stated that the Lebanese government has the responsibility to disarm terrorist groups like Hezbollah.

Published on 2025-03-29, Haaretz reports on Day 540 of the Israel at War, noting Trump's preference to 'work things out' with Iran, but warns 'bad things' could happen.

Published on 2025-03-29, France condemned rocket fire from Lebanon targeting Israel on 2025-03-28, issuing a corrected statement.

On 2025-03-28, during the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran's speaker warned Trump that the Middle East will 'blow up like a spark' if attacked.

Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic solution with Iran but warns of potential negative consequences, as reported on 2025-03-29.

On 2025-03-27, Lebanon and Syria signed a border demarcation deal, easing tensions after Assad’s fall.

A poll reported on March 29, 2025, indicates that 70% of Israelis, including over half of coalition voters, do not trust the current Netanyahu government.

Published on March 29, 2025, Netanyahu stated on March 27, 2025, that antisemitism threatens free societies, who must join the fight against it.

Yoram Yovell suggests the current crisis in Israel, involving hostages in Gaza and the weakening of Israeli democracy, can be resolved, with all hostages returned by Passover and damage to democracy reversed by working from the grassroots level, as reported on 2025-03-29.

A poll aired on Channel 12 on March 28, 2025, indicated that only 34% of respondents back the judicial overhaul legislation that the government has been advancing, compared to 50% who do not.

A poll aired on Channel 12 on March 28, 2025, indicated that 35% of respondents believe Benjamin Netanyahu is better suited to serve as prime minister, compared to 26% who said Opposition chair Yair Lapid.

Published on 2025-03-29, Bar Peleg's Haaretz exposé details how a pro-Qatar campaign orchestrated by Netanyahu aides worked, involving avatars and cover-ups.

Published on March 29, 2025, Chikli reported on March 27, 2025, that anti-Israel forces lied about European politicians attending a conference.

Published on 2025-03-28, Noa Shpigel reports that the Likud government is boosting funding for the Begin Center while slashing the budget for the Rabin Center.

A poll aired on Channel 12 on March 28, 2025, indicated that 66% of the public believes the government is more concerned with ultra-Orthodox Israelis and other sectors affiliated with the coalition than the entire public.

Published on 2025-03-29, a U.S. Orthodox rabbi, Yosef Blau, is attending a confab with religious leftists and speaking against the Israeli government, preferring a realist approach.

Published on 2025-03-28, Nir Hasson reports that an Israeli police officer shot a teenage girl playing on her home's rooftop in East Jerusalem.

Published on 2025-03-28, Nir Hasson reports that settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta, and over 20 residents were arrested.

Published on 2025-03-29, it was reported that after years of violence by Israeli settlers and troops, a Palestinian shepherd gave up.

On 2025-03-29, it was reported that there is an upcoming ruling by Israel's High Court regarding a law that grants politicians control over judicial selections.

Published on 2025-03-28, Chen Maanit reports that Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to stall judicial appointments despite passing a law to politicize the selection process.

Published on 2025-03-29, Shany Littman reports on human rights lawyer Michael Sfard, who wants to expose the dark side of Israel's High Court.

Published on March 29, 2025, a man aged around 40 was shot and seriously injured in Jaffa.

On 2025-03-28, police arrested a 73-year-old for harassing a border policewoman during a protest and riot in Jerusalem.