Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?

Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.
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Published2 h ago (Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:48:15 GMT)
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AuthorAl Jazeera Staff