My point was that the Jews in both countries (Italy and Hungary) were murdered until Germany took control of those countries late in the war (unlike other areas where they were killed much earlier). Left to their own devices, Italy and Hungary took no such actions.
That’s true, though I’d draw a distinction for countries with collaborationist governments willing to do the job. Vichy fits that description as well. I recognize you may not emphasize that aspect of your history, denying it is a different thing. Similar to slavery in the US, it did happen. Hungarians did deport both kill and Jews. Raised several SS divisions as well. I would draw a distinction between Italy and Hungary, both with governments allied to Hitler. Under Mussolini Italy persecuted Jews, but didn’t murder them systematically. And I recognize the threat of Russia as regards raising divisions for Hitler. I’ll note Finland, an ally of Hitler, which didn’t persecute Jews at all. I don’t think these distinctions should be erased, since they’re historical facts. Acknowledging that doesn’t mean Hungarians didn’t suffer under the Nazis which seems to be the issue.
Should have noted Hungary began persecution of Jews in 1939 with Nuremberg style laws. Like Italy