A 30-year-old Israeli from Givat Ze'ev was rescued by Jerusalem Border Police after accidentally entering the village of A-Ram in Area A, which is forbidden to Israelis. The man told police Waze directed him there. He was extracted unharmed, police said.
The Jerusalem Border Police rescued a 30-year-old Israeli man from Givat Ze'ev on Friday after he accidentally entered the village of A-Ram in Area A, a zone under full Palestinian Authority control where Israeli entry is prohibited and life-threatening. The man was extracted without injury.
According to the police statement, the man said he was relying on the Waze navigation app, which directed him into the village. 'That's the way Waze put me,' he told officers.
The Zioneer reported earlier at 12:32 that the rescue occurred, citing N12 reporter Inbar Tuizer. The police statement now provides additional details, including the man's quoted explanation.
The incident highlights the risks of using navigation apps near the Green Line, where restricted areas may not be clearly marked. The Border Police urged the public to exercise caution and follow marked routes.
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