1.   The kidnapping followed gunbattles Tuesday that killed a police officer and a soldier and wounded three policemen.

2.   The kidnapping follows that of four German tourists on Monday by the Bani Dhabyan tribe.

3.   His kidnapping follows the abduction of two Spanish businessmen, who were freed after more than one year in captivity in December.

4.   His kidnapping follows the hostage-taking of two Spanish businessmen, who were freed after more than one year in captivity in December.

5.   It also warned that other kidnappings would follow to secure the release of Palestinian prisoners.

6.   The kidnapping follows the hostage-taking of two Spanish businessmen, who were freed after more than one year in captivity in December.