Explosion rocks ‘sensitive’ Israeli missile factory

JERUSALEM

A huge explosion rocked a "sensitive" missile factory during a test in Ramle city in central Israel, an Israeli daily said on Wednesday.

"The explosion occurred during a routine test at the Tomer factory for advanced weapons, which develops rocket engines and houses various types of missiles," Haaretz newspaper said.

The Israeli daily said there were no reports of injuries from the explosion.

"Ramle locals say they heard an explosion and saw a mushroom cloud, with some filming it," the newspaper said, adding that an investigation was launched into the incident.

*Writing by Mahmoud Barakat