Jerusalem, May 16 (UNI) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen toward Israel Thursday evening.

Israel's national emergency service, Magen David Adom, reported that there were no casualties, except for several cases of panic and people bruised while rushing to shelter.

Israel's state-owned Kan TV News published footage of parts of the missile falling in the Israeli settlement of Alon Shvut in the West Bank.

Following the launch, the IDF issued a smartphone application alert to residents in large areas of central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. About two minutes later, sirens were activated in those areas, sending residents to take shelter.

The sirens were sounded amid the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer, with many people celebrating at fire burning ceremonies, shows, concerts, parties, and other events.

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