800,000 people participated today in a mass demonstration in Beirut which was organized by the pro-syrian Lebanse opposition headed by terrorist organization, Hezbollah. The demonstration called for the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minsiter, Fouad Siniora.
The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nassrallah, did not address the crowds in today's demonstration, and the flag of Hezbollah was not displayed by the crowds so as to obscure the connection between the opposition and Hezbollah.
Siniora, who is under heavy security due to the demonstartion and threats on his life, declared that he will not give in to the protesters.
The opposition announced that they will take further steps to overthrow the government including bloackading streets in Beirut.
Today's demonstration is another step in what many fear is a slippery slope towards another civil war in Lebanon.
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