The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, which triggered air raid sirens across several regions of the country.

The missile, believed to have been fired by Houthi forces, was detected and neutralized before it could reach Israeli territory, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). No injuries or damage were reported.

The incident marks the latest in a series of long-range missile and drone attacks launched from Yemen since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023. The Iran-backed Houthis, who control large portions of northern and western Yemen, have declared solidarity with Hamas and have increasingly targeted Israel and Red Sea maritime traffic.

“A missile launched from the area of Yemen was detected and successfully intercepted by air defense systems,” the IDF said in a brief statement.

Houthi Threats Disrupt Regional Stability

The Houthi attacks have expanded the scope of the conflict far beyond Gaza, creating new security concerns for Israel and disrupting international trade. The Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, has seen repeated disruptions due to missile and drone strikes on commercial vessels, prompting some shipping companies to reroute vessels around Africa.

The U.S. and its allies have increased naval patrols in the region and have previously carried out strikes against Houthi missile sites in Yemen in an effort to deter further attacks.

Wednesday’s missile launch is another reminder of the broader regional risks surrounding the Israel-Gaza war, which has increasingly drawn in actors from across the Middle East.