Rupert Murdoch apologizes for tweet criticizing ‘Jewish owned press’ coverage of Gaza

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Rupert Murdoch apologizes for tweet criticizing ‘Jewish owned press’ coverage of Gaza

Rupert Murdoch apologized Sunday for criticizing coverage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza by what he described as the "Jewish owned press."On Saturday, Murdoch turned to his favorite medium for unfiltered commentary-Twitter-to weigh in on the new "Lincoln" movie

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[the_physicist]

"[Murdoch] seems to believe that the owners of media outlets should require their reporting to conform to their owners political preferences and world-views, rather than reflect observed reality. It's fair to assume that's what happens at his sprawling press holdings, particularly his US-based flag-ship Fox News."

It's definitely true of Sky News in the UK. I've noticed they are reporting according to Murdoch's bias on this as much as they can get away with - as they always do.

[beoweasel]

But I thought all those evangelicals in the United States support Israel because they REALLY care!

[tabaqui]

Quite frankly, if pressed, i don't think they actually think Jesus was Jewish. He was somehow like...the first pure Aryan person or...something. You know. Since he's god's son and god is definitely white.

[ladypolitik]

Gotta hand it to Murdoch for his ability chose heinous opportunities to maximize his Asshole Status. It's an artform, really.

[skellington1]

Well, he's put in a lot of practice.

[tadashee]

Stupid question but what part of his comment was anti-Semitic? Was it the part about Jewish owned press? That's wrong to begin with because it isn't even true. He is so annoying.

[tallycola]

This is a great comment and you should feel great. Jewish people are as diverse and coplex as any other religious grouping or ethnic grouping. For instances, there are at least 56 distinct ethnic groups in China, some of which are Muslim and even - Jewish! The world is a beautiful place and it's really sad how narrowly some people view it.

[mary_pickforded]

:(

[layweed]

I was really hoping the break from the Gaza-Israeli newsposts would last longer.