Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized the Palestinian Authority on Sunday for denying that the terrorist group Hamas was responsible for the deadly massacre that took place at the Supernova music festival in Israel on October 7. The attack resulted in the loss of hundreds of innocent lives.

In response to an official statement from the Palestinian Authority blaming "Israeli helicopters" for the tragedy near kibbutz Re'im, Netanyahu addressed the nation on Sunday night, vehemently rejecting the claim. The Palestinian Authority's statement aligned with Hamas, which also contested responsibility for the massacre.

Echoing a report from Haaretz, an Israeli newspaper, Palestinian officials suggested that an accidental strike by an Israel Defense Forces helicopter caused the deaths of festival-goers. However, the report itself, citing senior Israeli security officials, did not attribute the entirety of the deaths to the helicopters. Fox News Digital has reached out to the reporter for further clarification.

Netanyahu criticized the Palestinian Authority's statement, stating, "Today, the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah said something utterly preposterous. It denied that it was Hamas that carried out the horrible massacre at the nature festival near Gaza. It actually accused Israel of carrying out that massacre. This is a complete reversal of truth."

The devastating attack resulted in the loss of approximately 1,200 lives in Israel on that fateful day, with around 240 hostages taken by Hamas and currently held in Gaza. In response, Israel declared war, launching an extensive military offensive targeting Hamas militants who have maintained control over the region for the past 16 years.

The situation has escalated further, with more than 11,500 Palestinians losing their lives in the past six weeks as a result of the Israeli military's ongoing air and ground offensive in Gaza.

The incident at the Supernova music festival has now become a contentious issue between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, adding to the long-standing tensions in the region. The international community continues to closely monitor the situation, calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

The Associated Press has contributed to this report, providing additional information on the ongoing crisis.