jesus was murdered by Jews
Joseph Caiaphas was the High Priest of Israelduring Jesus's ministry and is often portrayed as a key figure inthe plot to kill Jesus.The New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John all indicate that Caiaphas was involved in the events leading to Jesus's death, but the details of his role vary:
Matthew
Caiaphas presided over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus, where he asked Jesus if he was the Messiah and declared Jesus guilty of blasphemy.
Luke and John
Caiaphas is not associated with any interrogation or investigation of Jesus.
Caiaphas was a high priest for about 18 years, which was longer than most others. He was also the president of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council and court that considered Jesus's case. Caiaphas was also a liaison between the Roman authorities and the Jewish population.
Some say that Caiaphas was motivated by political expediency and self-preservation, rather than justice. He may have been concerned that a riot over Jesus's death would cause the Romans to shut down the temple, which would have been financially devastating for him and other members of the Sanhedrin.