"Netanyahu Condemns Palestinian Authority's Denial of Hamas' Responsibility for Israeli Music Festival Massacre"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Palestinian Authority for denying that Hamas was responsible for the massacre at an Israeli music festival, which claimed the lives of hundreds of attendees. The Palestinian Authority had blamed Israeli helicopters for the deaths, referencing a report that mentioned accidental hits by the Israel Defense Forces. Netanyahu called the denial a "complete reversal of truth" and stated that Hamas was responsible for the attack. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated, with Israel declaring war and conducting a punishing offensive in Gaza, resulting in thousands of Palestinian casualties.