Over thirty people have died as a result of several days of fighting in Lebanon, with the latest violence having occurred in the Lebanese city of Tripoli . The violence is the result of conflict between Hezbollah and supporters of the Lebanese government . Over the past four days, there has also been violence in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, although most of the violence has now left that city. A BBC reporter noted that machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were being used. According to The New York Times , Hezbollah currently has control of a large amount of Beirut. A TV station that supported the Lebanese government is no longer broadcasting as a result of these recent incidents. The Washington Post also reported on the incident. It reported that the Lebanese government was struggling to bring an end to the violence. Prime Minster of Lebanon Fouad Siniora also commented on the incidents. He demanded that Hezbollah "remove its fighters from the streets… and respect government institutions."
Over thirty people have died as a result of several days of fighting in Lebanon, with the latest violence having occurred in the Lebanese city of . The violence is the result of conflict between Hezbollah and supporters of the . Over the past four days, there has also been violence in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, although most of the violence has now left that city. A reporter noted that machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were being used. According to , Hezbollah currently has control of a large amount of Beirut. A TV station that supported the Lebanese government is no longer broadcasting as a result of these recent incidents. also reported on the incident. It reported that the Lebanese government was struggling to bring an end to the violence. Prime Minster of Lebanon also commented on the incidents. He demanded that Hezbollah "remove its fighters from the streets… and respect government institutions."
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Tripoli
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The Washington Post
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Fouad Siniora