Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried. So said Winston Churchill in the House of Commons in 1947. His aphorism came to mind as Israel's election results filtered through on Tuesday night - exit polls blending with ballots that were cast to dash or fulfil people's hopes and fears. This election has, in some ways, been a celebration of democracy. Many spent thousands to fly in from abroad to cast their ballot.