Israelis protest across the country for a hostage deal, amid reports of progress in negotiations
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Protests took place across the country amid reports of progress in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with claims the former has waived its demand for an Israeli commitment to a full cease-fire in the first phase of a deal