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Marking nine months since the Gaza war began, Israeli protesters blocked highways, demanding Netanyahu’s resignation. Israel and Hamas neared a potential cease-fire as Hamas dropped its demand to end the war, though gaps remain. Israel issued new evacuation orders for Gaza City.