The NationalUnited Arab Emirates· English
Iraq to ban Waze navigation app over Israeli links
Reported by 3 outlets from 3 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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Iraq plans to ban the Waze navigation app by the end of December. The decision stems from the app's Israeli origins. Authorities suggest alternative mapping services, such as Google Maps, as replacements for the banned application.
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- Iraq to ban Waze navigation app over Israeli links Headline of the event's most representative article · The National, 7 Oct 2026
- Where it happened: Iraq. Other places involved: Israel. See on the map
- Reported by 3 outlets from 3 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.3 articles · See all headlines
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Asharq NewsSaudi Arabia· Arabic
العراق يحظر تطبيق Waze: يدار من إسرائيل ويدعم الحرب على غزة
Al Jazeera (EN)Qatar· English
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
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Asharq NewsSaudi Arabia· Arabic
العراق يحظر تطبيق Waze: يدار من إسرائيل ويدعم الحرب على غزة
The NationalUnited Arab Emirates· English
Iraq to ban Waze navigation app over Israeli links
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