Army Gen. Carter Ham, head of U.S. Africa Command, lacked what is called a commander in-extremis force, which other combatant forces have set up to respond to crises such as Benghazi. (Associated Press)
Netanyahu says 'last minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal Shares
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say Shares