[Guardian-UK] Rory McCarthy - There is now a cycle of family feuds in Gaza, an endless toll of kidnapping and murder fueled by political and factional violence. Caught up in this continued lawlessness is BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston, kidnapped three weeks ago. A large criminal clan is suspected of being behind the kidnapping. The new Palestinian government has failed to resolve what has now become the longest-running hostage case.
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