There was a spontaneous protest, erupted in the middle of the road, thousands of protesters, because Netanyahu fired his defense minister. And things escalated really quickly last night, when I was caught on the highway. Hospitals are canceling non-urgent treatments.

Israel's largest trade union has called a national strike. MARTÍNEZ: You know, A, this is a dramatic, consequential moment in Israel. MARTÍNEZ: Now for the latest, we turn to NPR's Daniel Estrin. Protesters have gathered outside the parliament, where Netanyahu's coalition is preparing for a final vote on the legislation, even as Israeli media report Netanyahu may be considering a freeze. MARTIN: Yoav Gallant had said protests against the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul had spread inside the military, causing a threat to national security. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: (Speaking Hebrew).

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Speaking Hebrew). Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister over the weekend. Israelis are bracing for a day that could determine the future of their country.

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