iloubnan - Debate on Bellemare's request to mobilize for March 13 rally, 'As Safir' - March 07, 2011

“Massive crowds, that outnumber crowds seen earlier, are expected to take part in the rally on March 13,” an opposition source told ‘As Safir’ daily.

The Lebanese daily reported on Monday, according to the source, that March 14 coalition is leaving no stone unturned to mobilize people to join the rally.

The daily also quoted majority sources, close to Premier Designate Najib Mikati as saying that the debate over Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) prosecutor Daniel Bellemare’s request aims at mobilizing people for the March 13 rally.

"Mikati is now part of a debate he did not want, he has made commitments he is not supposed to make, as the Premier Designate's only mission according to the constitution is to form new cabinet,” the sources were quote as saying.

Prime Minister Designate Najib Mikati was appointed for premiership after Hezbollah and its allies toppled Saad Hariri cabinet on January 12.

Mikati has tried to cooperate with all political parties to form a national salvation cabinet; however, March 14 coalition has refused to take part in a Hezbollah backed cabinet and legitimize the March 8 camp's coup.

March 14 coalition has called for a massive rally to take place on March 13 to voice support to the STL and reject non-state weapons.