🛑 Ceasefire Collapse Confirmed: Iran Strikes Israel Overnight Just hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced, Iran launched ballistic missiles into Israel, breaking the truce and showing once again that their promises can’t be trusted. At least 4 civilians killed in Beersheba, with further sirens across northern Israel Israel’s Defense Minister Katz immediately ordered retaliatory strikes targeting Tehran Iran claims it did not agree to any ceasefire—but the missiles were fired nonetheless This isn't a negotiation—it's a retreat in public diplomacy while terror grows in secret. Ceasefires are only effective when both sides respect them. Iran didn’t, and now innocent lives paid the price. Time to stop playing with peace. If Iran can't honor a ceasefire, they can't be trusted at all. We need leadership willing to call out evil, act decisively, and never mistake silence for submission. Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor of New York “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.” ☎️ (516) 586‑0660 🔗 https://jsa2026.com https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/israel-conducts-military-strikes-across-iran-minutes-after-trump-declares-ceasefire/articleshow/122036157.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com #Iran #Israel #CeasefireBroken #JSA2026 #BETTRLead #NationalSecurity

🕊️ Trump and Putin Talk Peace — But Kremlin Rejects Ceasefire Request On May 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to negotiate an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. While Trump called the conversation “excellent” and proposed Vatican-hosted peace talks, the Kremlin flatly refused to pause its military operations. Putin insisted that Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and continued Western military support must be addressed before any ceasefire is possible. This hardline stance dampened hopes of progress — even as Ukraine expressed openness to unconditional peace. Meanwhile, Trump signaled that if negotiations stall, the U.S. may withdraw from its mediator role — a move that has sparked concern among European allies and Kyiv alike. Summary: – Trump proposes peace via Vatican-hosted talks – Putin says “not yet” on ceasefire – Kremlin demands include NATO withdrawal and territorial concessions – Ukraine says Russia is stalling to buy time – U.S. threatens to step back from mediation if progress stalls Hashtags: #UkraineWar #TrumpPutinCall #CeasefireNow #PeaceTalks #Geopolitics #RussiaUkraine #JSA2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/trump-and-putin-hold-phone-call-but-kremlin-refuses-ukraine-ceasefire

🇺🇦 Ukraine Signals Willingness to Meet with Russia — But Demands Ceasefire First Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is open to talks with Moscow, but only if Russia agrees to a full ceasefire first. The statement comes amid renewed pressure from international allies to find a diplomatic off-ramp to the grinding war. Zelenskyy emphasized that no negotiation will happen “at gunpoint” and warned that any discussion without peace on the ground is a non-starter. #Ukraine #Russia #Zelenskyy #CeasefireNow #Geopolitics https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/11/ukraine-ready-meet-russia-only-ceasefire-agreed-zelenskky

🕊️ Trump Announces Bombing Pause With Houthis — Yemen Militants Say They’ll ‘Evaluate’ Donald Trump has declared a unilateral halt to airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, claiming it’s time to “give peace a chance.” In response, the Houthis issued a cautious statement, saying they would “evaluate the proposal” before making any commitments. The move marks a major shift in U.S. policy—and a potential turning point in Middle East tensions. #Trump #Houthis #Yemen #Ceasefire #MiddleEastPolicy #BETTRNews https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/trump-announces-us-stop-bombing-yemen-houthis-attack/story?id=121525865