Fierce firefights on the streets of central Misrata have been fought over the past few days, as seen in video which has been exclusively obtained by AP Television.
Pictures show rebels manning huge guns and firing on Gadhafi forces.
AP video journalist Raul Gallego on the ground with fighters taking on Moammar Gadhafi.
Senator John McCain on Friday advised against sending in foreign troops to Libya, but called for increased military support for rebels, including weapons, training and close air support, as they battle to oust leader Moammar Gadhafi.