Hundreds of Israelis protested near the defence ministry in Tel Aviv on Monday night, blocking a major highway, in a “spontaneous” action after the Israeli military announced that four captives held by Hamas in Gaza had died. The protesters blocked traffic and lit a fire on the Ayalon Highway, demanding an immediate deal for the release of remaining Israeli captives held by Hamas, according to The Times of Israel. Protests also took place in several other cities, including Jerusalem, Haifa, Rehovot, and Pardes Hanna-Karkur. Hamas is believed to be still holding some 120 Israeli hostages captur…