ISRAELI ARMY IDENTIFIES A NEW THREAT: 'POKEMON GO'

The Israeli military is warning its soldiers about a new threat: the widely popular mobile phone game “Pokemon Go.”

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The Israeli military is warning its soldiers about a new threat: the widely popular mobile phone game “Pokemon Go.”

The army said Monday it has banned its forces from playing the game on Israeli military bases due to security concerns. In a directive to soldiers and officers, the army warned the game activates cell phone cameras and location services, and could leak sensitive information like army base locations and photographs of the bases.

The military is also concerned that soldiers could download a fake application that impersonates “Pokemon Go” but could leak information from soldiers’ phones. 

“Pokemon Go” players roam streets and buildings holding up their mobile phones and following a digital map to catch creatures that appear on the screen.

Israeli civilians are also being warned about the perils of chasing Pikachu and other digital critters in the game.