Opinion: Palestinians deserve the same security, equality and right to a homeland as the Israelis

There are no winners in the current battle between Hamas and Israel. The loss of life on both sides — while unequal — is heartbreaking. As of Sunday evening, 197 Palestinians had been killed, including eight children who died Saturday when an Israeli airstrike destroyed their home in a Gaza refugee camp. At least 10 Israelis, including a 5-year-old boy, have been killed by Hamas rockets.There are no winners in the current battle between Hamas and Israel. The loss of life on both sides — while unequal — is heartbreaking. As of Sunday evening, 197 Palestinians had been killed, including eight children who died Saturday when an Israeli airstrike destroyed their home in a Gaza refugee camp. At least 10 Israelis, including a 5-year-old boy, have been killed by Hamas rockets.