(Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Friday that a missile launched from Yemen most likely fragmented in mid-air after air raid sirens sounded in several areas across Israel.
During the incident, the aerial defense systems made several attempts to intercept the missile, the military added in a statement. No injuries were reported, Israeli police said.
The Iran-aligned Houthi group, which controls the most populous parts of Yemen, has been firing at Israel and attacking shipping lanes.
Houthis have repeatedly said their attacks are an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.
(Reporting by Alexander Cornwell, Lili Bayer and Enas Alashray; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
