Apple Maps allegedly removed southern Lebanese villages from its maps amid conflict

Apple allegedly removed entire villages from southern Lebanon from its Apple Maps service, according to an investigation by Bon Pote.

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This map modification occurs amid military tensions between Israel and Lebanon in the region.

The incident raises questions about the manipulation of geospatial data during conflicts.

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