As the sun set on the 17th straight day of protest, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak refused to cede to protesters' demands to step down, deciding instead to remain in power while delegating various responsibilities to Vice President Omar Suleiman. In a speech broadcast on state-run Egypt's Nile TV, he said he has laid "down a clear vision to resolve this crisis."

Al Jazeera's Arabic language channel reports that the Egyptian army issued "Communiqué Number One," saying it will protect the people, their interests and the country.

BBC Arabic interviews Dr. Amr al-Shobaki of the Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Cairo. He believes that the first phase of the revolution will end soon with Mubarak stepping down or handing power over to someone else. He also discusses the transitional phase after Mubarak is gone and what role the army will play.

Meanwhile, Lebanon's New TV reports that Egyptian protesters are working hard on their slogans in order to accomplish their goals without losing their sense of humor. Watch these stories and more, tonight on Mosaic.

Today on Mosaic: Egyptian protesters held one of the largest demonstrations thus far in Cairo's Tahrir Square, according to BBC Arabic. It was also reported that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered the formation of new committees to amend the constitution and implement reforms.

Al Jazeera's Arabic language channel reported that Israel Defense Force Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi has warned that Israel must prepare for an "all-out war." The statement was made in reference to the protests in Egypt.

Iran's Arabic language channel, Al Alam, relays information that protesters are gathering in front of the Egyptian Parliament in Cairo.

BBC Arabic reports Bahrain activists have called for a "Day of Revolution" on February 14. Protests continued in Tunisia as well, as the United Kingdom pledged support for reform.

Lebanon's New TV recounted Egypt's three modern revolutions: the "Orabi Revolt," the "Free Officers Movement," and the "Bread Riots."

Tonight, Mosaic continues our reporting on the situation in Egypt: Listen to the demonstrators' demands and take a look at Mubarak's new cabinet. Meanwhile, Dubai TV reports on the redeployment of police on Cairo's streets
as demonstrators are heard chanting "the people and the army are one."

As the protests progress, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the police and the army are seen in a very different light by the Egyptian people.

In June 2010, the killing of 28-year-old Khaled Said outraged Egyptian society. Said was beaten to death by two policemen for threatening to expose the rampant corruption within the police force by releasing a video that allegedly showed officers dividing up the evidence after a drug bust. This was not the first time action by Egyptian police generated the people's anger. The institution has been routinely accused of torture and human rights organizations have long reported that police brutality and torture have become systemic under President Hosni Mubarak's regime.

The army, on the other hand, is one of the most respected institutions in the country for helping overthrow Egypt's monarchy in 1952 and for its role in the 1973 war against Israel. Today, the army released a statement saying that "freedom of expression" was guaranteed to all citizens using peaceful means and vowed not to fire on demonstrators who have “legitimate grievances.”

So what does this mean for the 'march of millions' that is planned for tomorrow if the army does not back the police?