Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday launched a missile at Israel, which was successfully intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces, the military said.

Sirens sounded in numerous communities in the West Bank, Jordan Valley, Afula area and near Beit Shean due to fears of falling shrapnel. No sirens sounded in Tel Aviv.

There were no reports of injuries or damage.

The Iran-backed terror group claimed to have launched the missile at a “vital target” in the Tel Aviv area and that “the operation achieved its goal successfully.”

According to the military, the Houthis have launched some 40 ballistic missiles at Israel since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, starting the ongoing multifront war.

In the vast majority of the Houthis’ attacks, the missiles have been intercepted by Israeli air defenses, or have fallen short before reaching the country.

In one case, the military failed to shoot down a Houthi missile, and there were two incidents of partial interceptions, all of which resulted in damage and injuries in Israel.

Israel and Western allies have carried out several sorties against Houthi targets in Yemen, but they have failed to stem the attacks.

Most recently, on January 10, over 20 Israeli military aircraft — including fighter jets, refuelers and spy planes — participated in strikes, dropping some 50 munitions on three main targets: the Hodeidah and Ras Isa ports on Yemen’s western coast, and the Hezyaz power plant near the capital Sanaa.

The Yemeni rebels have also been firing at ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden — destabilizing a vital shipping lane and prompting reprisal strikes by the United States and sometimes Britain against Houthi targets.

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.