sentences:  Lebanese law requires the dissolution of the government if one third of the 24-member Cabinet resign or become unavailable.It has been speculated that Gemayel's assassination was an attempt by pro-Syrian groups to reach the required third, and so force the current Government from power.With the recent resignation of six Hezbollah MPs from the Cabinet, added to Gemayel's death, the resignation or death of only two more ministers would topple the government.