As Israel and Hamas finalize the first phase of President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, many in the region are focused on what can go wrong after two years of war. Even so, joy is enveloping many Israelis and Palestinians eager for emotional and physical relief. Also: today’s stories, including how airport delays have resurfaced this week because of air traffic controller shortages, why students are saying “no” to AI for school work, and why poet laureate Arthur Sze hopes you’ll take time to read a poem today. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.