President Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it continues to violate a ceasefire the US helped broker between the militant group and Israel.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel to meet with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, the Israeli government announced Wednesday. The announcement comes as the Trump administration works to shore up the Gaza ceasefire deal.

The communique reaffirmed Russia's demand for full control of the long-contested eastern Donbas region, according to one official, effectively rejecting Trump's call for a ceasefire to commence with a freeze of the frontlines at their prevailing locations.

Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers in Rafah, violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement before Israel responded with strikes and restored the truce.

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.

Special Report' panelists discuss the efforts to enact phase two of the Gaza peace deal, the ongoing efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more.