Ismael Haniya, Chief of Hamas’ Political Bureau, met with Ziad al-Nakhala, the Islamic Jihad Secretary General, in Beirut. The two discussed the recent developments in the Palestinian issue, the situsation in Gaza, breaking the siege, and the resistance' options in responding to the occupation. They also presented their visions to ensure the success of the meeting which will be joining the Secretaries of the factions next Thursday, and will be between Ramallah and Beirut via  video conference. They stressed the importance of having a united position on the proceedings of the meeting.