This is the most dangerous moment in decades for the West Bank. Its Palestinian representative body is sclerotic and paralysed, while the Israeli right is brazenly pursuing sovereignty.
The pontiff urges better oversight of a technology that will define the future, given its control by a small group of company leaders with some unpalatable views of the world.
Parties on the far right and left of Europe's political spectrum offer voters seemingly simple solutions to their long list of grievances. But is it so simple?
The New York City mayor's statement likely resonated with the growing number of Israelis who think that recognising the Nakba is an important first step toward reconciliation.
Regional states have come to the realisation that fighting 'axis' members individually will have little effect, and any tactical success will likely be short-lived