In response to Iranian missile attacks, Israel has shut down all navigation and GPS-based applications across the country as a precautionary security measure. The move comes after days of escalating military tensions between the two nations.
According to The Jerusalem Post, a senior Israeli military official confirmed the closure of all GPS and navigation-based applications. These apps typically help users track movement and provide real-time location details—making them potential tools during armed conflict.
Just two days earlier, Israel had reportedly used advanced mobile and internet technologies to launch successful strikes on Iranian targets. However, following Iran’s aggressive retaliation, Israel decided to disable its own location-based systems to avoid further vulnerabilities.
Iran began firing missiles at Israel on June 14, targeting multiple cities including Tel Aviv. For the first time, Iran managed to breach Israel’s advanced multi-layered air defense systems, resulting in dozens of casualties and injuries.
Among the sites hit were key military installations and the Weizmann Institute of Science, a highly sensitive scientific and technological research center. Iranian attacks have marked a significant shift in the conflict’s intensity and scale.
While Israel previously relied on GPS data for precise strikes on Gaza and Iran, the current wave of counterattacks has led to tightened security at home. The disruption of location-based apps reflects the rising concern over the evolving battlefield.