Israeli planes carried out an airstrikes near Damascus early Friday, Syrian state media claimed, and sounds of explosions were heard in central Israel shortly after.
It was not immediately clear if the two events were linked, but the Israeli military was reportedly investigating if the explosions were the result of errant air defense missiles.
Syria reported that missiles fired from the direction of Lebanon targeted Damascus, but claimed most were shot down by its air defenses.
A short time later, residents near Tel Aviv reported hearing at least one blast.
The Israel Defense Forces said it was investigating the possibility that a Syria air defense missile that missed its target had landed in the area or off the coast, Hebrew language media reported.
No sirens sounded and there were no reports of injuries or damage in Israel.
Syrian air defense missiles have in the past accidentally shot down a Russian military plane carrying and have also reached Cyprus in error.
The IDF did not comment on the alleged strikes in Syria, as per its policy.
Video published by SANA purported to show an air defense missile being fired into the air. A blast could be heard shortly after.
The Britain-based Observatory for Human Rights reported that weapons development centers near Damascus used by Iran-backed militias had been targeted in the alleged Israeli strikes.
On August 19, Syria reported alleged Israeli airstrikes from the direction of Beirut.
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