Blasts were heard in Qusayr town in the southern region of Syria's Homs province, the state news agency reported on Monday, adding that the nature of the blasts was being investigated.

Israeli airstrikes are hitting Lebanon with airstrikes as negotiations progress toward a ceasefire between the country and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants

Gaza Israeli warplanes struck areas in Syria near the border with Lebanon overnight, ahead of a ceasefire expected to be announced between Israel and Hezbollah. However, observers said it was unlikely any truce would also extend to Israeli attacks targeting the group elsewhere in the region.