A ballistic missile launched Wednesday evening by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen at southern Israel was intercepted by air defenses, the military said.

There were no reports of impacts or injuries. Sirens had sounded in several communities near the Dead Sea.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Since March 18, when the IDF resumed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis in Yemen have launched 61 ballistic missiles and at least 15 drones at Israel. Several of the missiles have fallen short.

The rebel group has also repeatedly fired projectiles at maritime traffic through the Gulf of Aden, targeting ships they accuse of having links to Israel, claiming solidarity with Palestinians in  Gaza.

In response, Israel has carried out several strikes on Houthi-linked targets in Yemen, including attacks on the port city of Hodeida earlier in July.