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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 3:24 am
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I don't know the situation in the rest of the country, but in the middle WAZE has been unreliable for the past few weeks and, as of three days ago, it is practically useless. On my cellphone it generally tells me it cannot find the route that I want and, when it does not do that, it gives me directions which are completely wrong. Marina's WAZE insists that she is in Lebanon.

I have heard two different explanations for this. The first is that the IDF is purposely screwing up the GPS system in order to deny Hamas and Hezbollah missiles the ability to find their intended targets. The other is that one of those two organizations is trying to confuse Israeli fighter jets. No matter which is true, or if some hacker is doing this on his own, it is unwise right now to drive anywhere unless you know the route without relying on WAZE.

(Personally, I keep it on even when I know the route -- just out of curiosity as to where it is trying to send me.
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