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Back to reality, Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death, and Roman soldiers executed the condemned prisoner.



Jewish leadership who felt threatened by Jesus and his followers, "lobbied" Pontius Pilate into crucifying Jesus. That way Jewish leaders get rid of a popular leader, yet at the same time can deny in having any responsibility in the death of Jesus.

Think of AIPAC and other Jewish lobbyists and groups working in the US government.