Tomorrow, Israelis vote for the 3rd time in a year with little expectation of a clear outcome. Our society, (like others) is deadlocked, without the majority needed in a multi-party parliamentary system. #IsraElex2020 1/n
On the plus side, and despite intense differences, passion, and uncertainty, the democratic process is respected - no street violence. The system is strained, but continues to function. Not trivial. 2/n
The two main Jewish blocs are divided by culture including religious tradition (or secularism), socio-economic class, perspectives re Palestinians, etc. The differences are folded into core division over @netanyahu - one bloc passionately for, the other against. 3/n
@netanyahu supporters disregard the criminal indictments in face of his achievements on security & economy over 11 years, and fear weak inexperienced leadership if @gantzbe becomes PM. Many see cases vs Bibi as politically motivated. 4/n
