 Bringing rain and intensifying winds, the storm projected to make landfall in an area near Matagorda Bay, about 100 miles south of Houston, but officials warned that the path could still change. Several counties have issued voluntary evacuation orders. Marking nine months since the war began in Gaza, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a ceasefire that could bring hostages back held by Hamas.