Google Maps and Waze temporarily disable live traffic data in Israel.

 

In this photo illustration, the Google Maps logo is seen on a smartphone screen.

Google has temporarily disabled live traffic conditions on its mapping service apps Google Maps and Waze in Israel, the tech company confirmed on Monday, as the country prepares for a potential invasion of Gaza.

"In response to past conflict situations and evolving conditions in the region, we have temporarily disabled the ability to view live traffic and busy information where we cannot consider the safety of local communities," a Google Maps spokesperson said. . .

A Google spokesperson said the company consulted multiple sources, including local and regional authorities, to make the assessment.

However, Israel Google did not say whether the devices would be disabled in Gaza or either. Whether this action was carried out at the request of the Israel Defense Forces. He didn't say no. CNN has reached out to the IDF for comment.

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The Geektime website first reported the news.

Reuters reports that Google made a similar move last year after Russia invaded Ukraine. Google has temporarily disabled real-time vehicle data in Ukraine.

Google Maps added that "anyone traveling to a specific location will continue to receive routes and ETAs that take current traffic conditions into account."

Google acquired the Israeli mapping service Waze in 2013 and merged the two product groups in 2022.