Israel’s dysfunctional political system is “world class” (although not yet at the “top of the class” with Italy). Twelve parties in its legislature; close to three dozen that stand for election; four or five parties that form the government – each viewing their ministries as their own political fiefdoms; few governments last their full tenure of four years; significant political corruption, with several former politicians sitting in jail at any one period of time; toothless local government and the list goes on.