An Israeli border policeman fatally shot a Beduin driver in the Negev. It was the second fatal shooting of an Israeli Arab in 48 hours. The police officer fired at Nasser Abu Algian, 23, after he allegedly disregarded orders to stop his car, and then tried to flee from police.
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