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Murdoch slams 'Jewish-owned press' on Israel

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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch on Saturday blasted what he called the "Jewish -owned press" for their "anti-Israel" coverage.

Why Is Jewish owned press so consistently anti- Israel in every crisis? — Rupert Murdoch(@rupertmurdoch) November 18, 2012

Murdoch did not elaborate. News Corp. has not yet responded to a request for comment.

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Murdoch, a strong supporter of Israel, earlier on Saturday tweeted his thoughts about the Gaza-Israel conflict, media bias and President Barack Obama's role in the Middle East:

Middle East ready to boil over any day. Israel position precarious. Meanwhile watch CNN and AP bias to point of embarrassment. — Rupert Murdoch(@rupertmurdoch) November 17, 2012

Can't Obama stop his friends in Egypt shelling Israel? — Rupert Murdoch(@rupertmurdoch) November 17, 2012

Murdoch serves as News Corp. chairman and CEO. His many holdings include Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Times of London and Twentieth Century Fox.

This post was updated at 8:52 p.m.