This, too, is a standard pattern, and it’s being going on a long time. Raphael Israeli, in Jerusalem Divided, says this:

“… And so, the pattern repeated itself: Israel could be vindicated only if she buried her casualties quietly and complained; if she returned fire, even in clear self-defence, then it became ‘unclear’ who fired first, and the blame was shared by the parties, at best. However, if Israel reacted forcefully and out of proportion, it was likely to take the brunt of the condemnation. The public declarations of Egypt, the PLO, and other Arab bodies that they were hostile to Israel, were rarely taken as sufficient explanation for violence on Israel’s borders. Each case was denied by the perpetrators, and covered up by the host country which permitted it, and the onus fell on Israel to prove intent.”

and he was talking about half a century ago, during the Armistice regime.

Even so, the media are currently taking a bit of a turn at impatience with Palestinian dishonesty and excuse-making. Enjoy it while it lasts, because it surely won’t last long.