Actions by and against Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been a real-world stress test for the American military, report says.

As two Israelis are freed in Gaza’s Khan Younis, Palestinians – many in celebration – gathered to watch the handover.

Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group struggled to control crowds, prompting a delay.

Israelis widely agreed in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 massacre that Hamas must no longer rule Gaza; indeed, it had to be destroyed.

Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.

There are significant challenges to overcome if we are to deploy something similar to Israel’s acclaimed air defense network ...