Gaza views on unity government

Will a new unity government be able to break the international funding boycott of the Palestinian Authority?

Funds were cut after the election of the militant Hamas movement earlier in the year.

Tens of thousands of Palestinian civil servants have not received a full month's salary for more than six months. Many are now striking in protest.

The BBC News website asked four Gaza residents for their views on the prospects of a national unity government. Should Hamas should recognise Israel?

Fathi Gaza City "We are the ones who need recognition" Mona Near Jabaliya, northern Gaza "Fatah should help Hamas"

Majeda Khan Younis "The new government will represent all people" Mamoun Gaza City "Hamas are not ready to be humiliated by recognising Israel"