'Israel rockets' hit Jamraya facility in Damascus

Israeli rockets have hit a research centre near Damascus, Syria says.

Witnesses heard huge explosions near the Jamraya facility, which Western officials have suggested is involved in chemical weapons research.

Residents told the BBC that nearby military positions were also hit.

Israel has not confirmed the strike, but sources say it targeted weapons bound for Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. It is the second suspected Israeli strike in two days.

On Friday Israeli aircraft hit a shipment of missiles in Syria, according to unnamed US and Israeli officials.

Israel has repeatedly said it would act if it felt advanced weapons were being transferred to militant groups in the region, especially Hezbollah.

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