Google is temporarily disabling live traffic conditions on its mapping service apps, Google Maps and Waze, in Israel, the tech company confirmed Monday, as the country prepares for a potential ground invasion into Gaza. A Google spokesperson said the company consulted several sources that included regional and local authorities to make the assessment. However, Google did not say whether the tools would be disabled in Israel, Gaza or both. In Ukraine, Google temporarily disabled real-time vehicle data. Google Maps added that “anyone navigating to a specific place will still get routes and ETAs that take current traffic conditions into account.”Google acquired Israeli mapping service Waze in 2013 and merged both product teams in 2022.

Source: CNN October 24, 2023 14:55 UTC