Tel Aviv, June 28 -- A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was likely intercepted by air defenses on Saturday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, according to The Times of Israel.

The IDF noted that attempts were made to shoot down the missile and they were "apparently successful," with no reports of injuries or impacts.

Sirens were sounded in Beersheba, Dimona, Arad, and surrounding areas in southern Israel.

Residents received an early warning alert via push notification on their phones four minutes before the sirens began, warning of a long-range missile attack.

The Houthis later claimed responsibility for the launch, stating they had targeted a "sensitive Israeli enemy target" in Beer...