Trading in Lives?

Focusing on the operations of the Budapest Relief and Rescue Committee during 1944-45, this work explores the complexities of the mass deportations of Hungarian Jews in World War II. It highlights the negotiations led by Zionist leader Dr. Rezso Kasztner with the SS for the freedom of Jews, presenting a nuanced view of his controversial legacy. Szita's extensive research sheds light on the intricate dynamics and moral dilemmas faced during this tragic period, contributing significantly to the understanding of the Hungarian Holocaust and the commerce in lives.