Conflicting Reports on Miqati Resignation after Stormy Meeting with Berri

Conflicting reports emerged Monday evening on whether or not Prime Minister Najib Miqati intends to resign.

After reporting that Miqati had rejected a proposed "settlement" and that he intends to "resign tonight after heading to the Baabda Palace," al-Jadeed TV swiftly quoted unnamed sources as saying that its report is baseless.

Miqati had earlier in the day appeared to be angry as he was leaving from a meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh.

Asked about the reports about the proposed settlement, Miqati said his government is "not concerned" with the matter.

Media reports meanwhile said that the Berri-Miqati meeting did not lead to positive results and that it has "further complicated the matters."

"Miqati came to Ain el-Tineh armed with the stances that were launched by U.N. chief Antonio Guterres as to calling on the Lebanese to find domestic solutions for their crises... He then told Berri of his intention to call for a Cabinet session, which sparked a heated debate," the reports said.

"Berri ended the debate by saying that resignations are ready should there be a call for a Cabinet session," the reports added.