Israel and Hamas say they are committed to the ceasefire after clashes over the weekend. And, lawmakers not feeling the pressures of the government shutdown.

Israel said it carried out air strikes on Gaza Oct. 19 after its troops were attacked, sending the ceasefire into uncertainty.

None of this means the ceasefire is about to collapse. Even though there will no doubt be further violations, for now a mix of self-interest and American pressure should ensure that Israel and Hamas remain party to the deal.

Gaza mediators -- the United States, Egypt and Qatar -- stepped up their efforts this week to stabilise the early stages of the truce between Israel and Hamas and to push forward U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan.

U.S. military creates Civil-Military Coordination Center near Gaza to oversee ceasefire implementation and facilitate humanitarian assistance from international partners.

Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics.

Vice President Vance spoke today in Israel about the war in Gaza. MSNBC White House Correspondent Akayla Gardner reports more details. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) joins Ali Vitali to share his thoughts on the ceasefire agreement in the region and to weigh in on the government shutdown.

The US president says a "heavy force" could go into Gaza "if Hamas continues to act badly", as the vice-president is expected to push Netanyahu on long-term peace negotiations.