Israel fakes GPS locations to deter attacks, but it also throws off planes and ships
22 April 2024 at 10:02
![The U.S.-operated GPS has falsely located planes, people and ships, sometimes placing them at the <strong> </strong>Beirut](../themes/icons/grey.gif)
GPS "spoofing" sends false location signals to satellites to deter rockets and missiles. It also increases risks for planes, ships and technology that rely on the system.
(Image credit: Hassan Ammar)
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