Houthi missile from Yemen hits central Israel, no one hurt

Israeli military says missile strike was from Yemen, a few hours after Yemeni rebels said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel.

The missile strike comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, which backs the Houthis.

A Houthi missile from Yemen hit central Israel on Saturday, the Israeli military said, causing no casualties or damage.

The missile was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defence system, the military said in a statement.

The missile strike came a few hours after the Houthi rebels in Yemen said they had fired a ballistic missile towards Israel.

The Houthis have fired a number of missiles towards Israel in recent months, but most have been intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome system.

The missile strike comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, which backs the Houthis.

Israel has accused Iran of providing the Houthis with missiles and other weapons.

Iran has denied the accusations, but has said it supports the Houthis' right to defend themselves against Saudi Arabia and its allies.

The missile strike is the latest in a series of attacks between Israel and Iranian-backed groups in the region.

In recent weeks, Israel has carried out airstrikes in Syria against targets it says are linked to Iran.

Iran has vowed to retaliate for the airstrikes, and the missile strike on Saturday could be seen as a response.

The missile strike is also a reminder of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has been going on for over seven years.

The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions more.

The Houthis control much of northern Yemen, while the internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi Arabia and its allies, controls the south.

The conflict has created a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of food, water, and medical assistance.

The missile strike on Israel is a reminder of the complex and dangerous situation in the Middle East.