The alleged incident occurred as Israeli aircraft conducted strikes near the Syrian cities of Homs and Hama. Syrian state media reported that the attacks resulted in the deaths of several Syrian soldiers and caused material damage.
The Turkish KORAL system, reportedly deployed near the Turkish-Syrian border, is a land-based transportable EW suite designed to jam, deceive, and paralyze hostile radar and electronic systems. If the reports are accurate, its use against Israeli jets would mark a significant and potentially escalatory move by Turkey. It suggests a willingness by Ankara to impede Israeli military actions in Syria directly, adding another dangerous layer to the multi-faceted conflict.
Sources cited in the Turkish media claimed the KORAL system effectively "blinded" the Israeli jets, interfering with their radar and communication systems during the critical phase of their mission. While the full impact of the alleged jamming on the Israeli operation remains unclear, the claim itself highlights Turkey's growing EW capabilities and its assertive posture in the region.