The Israeli military said that it activated air raid sirens across multiple areas of the country on Thursday after the launch of a projectile from Yemen.

The sirens were heard in Jerusalem, where AFP journalists later reported the sound of several muted explosions.

Later, the Israeli military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, two missiles launched from Yemen were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory," the military said in a statement.

The Houthi group in Yemen began targeting shipping vessels after the start of the Israeli war on Gaza , in solidarity with Palestinians, but paused their campaign when a ceasefire took effect in Gaza in January.

Earlier this month, they threatened to renew attacks in the vital maritime trade route over Israel's aid blockade on the Palestinian territory.

The rebels have also claimed attacks targeting Israel in recent days, vowing to escalate after the resumption of the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.