JERUSALEM, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Houthi forces fired a missile toward Israel on Tuesday night, triggering air raid sirens in central and southern parts of the country before it was intercepted, the Israeli military said in a statement.

"A missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (Israel Air Force)," the military said, adding that sirens were activated.

No injuries were reported.

Houthi forces have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones, citing solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. The group has said it would halt its attacks if Israel ends its offensive and lifts the siege on the enclave. In response, Israel has carried out multiple airstrikes in Yemen, targeting key ports, airport, and other infrastructure.

In a separate statement, Israeli military said it had intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported.

This came amid intensified Israeli attacks in the enclave and renewed calls for a ceasefire.

Rocket fire from Gaza has significantly decreased during the 21-month Israeli offensive, which has killed at least 56,647 Palestinians and injured 134,105 others, according to figures from Gaza's health authorities. ■