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.

Yemen's Houthi militias claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they carried out three operations against Israel including firing a ballistic missile towards Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, their military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said in a televised statement on Friday.

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 Houthis have been firing at Israel and attacking shipping lanes.

The 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.