The Atlantic The Atlantic Daily: Wars Don’t Occur in a Vacuum As the violence in Gaza continues, our writers take a long-run view. Then: You don’t have to take off your mask if you’re vaccinated but not yet comfortable. May 17, 2021 Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. Israel and Hamas continued trading attacks over the weekend as the latest round of violence in Gaza entered its second week. Death tolls continued to rise, particularly for Palestinians, with dozens of children reportedly among the dead. President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire today during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said.