I think it's likely they (the common Jews) have been pawns and patsies for a LONG time.
Do we think it was Shlomo-on-the-Street who caused the buildup of hatred that led to pogroms?
Do we think the wealthy Jews who committed the evil acts were likely to be caught up in the slaughter?
It's literally the self-hating Jew meme, except that the 'self' in this instance is a less-fortunate member of your own in-group.
It's totally fucked.