JERUSALEM - Israeli security sources declined to confirm on Monday an alleged Israeli attack of a Syrian military base in Latakia.

According to reports in the Lebanese media, the Israel Air Force bombed overnight Sunday launchers of S-300 missiles in the Latakia port in northern Syrian. Local residents reported that a loud explosion was heard all across the city.

Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that on late Sunday night six Israeli military planes intruded the country’s airspace, near the capital Beirut, and continued towards Syria.

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) Spokesperson Unit declined to comment for Xinhua, saying “the army never comments on foreign publications.”

Last year, Arab media reported that Israel attacked weapons convoys and arsenals in Syria. However, Israel refused to confirm the attacks.

Israel considers the Syrian alliance with Hezbollah to be a major security threat. Officials have said on several occasions that Israel will not allow transfer of advanced weapons from Syria to Hezbollah. (Xinhua)