First, the usual news summary: Israel-Hamas war. Rockets are about all there is today, including to Tel Aviv. Israel army readied to invade Gaza Strip and reinforce the north.  While there is a war unity alliance, Netanyahu's position is weakening within the country. Misinformation.  Both sides are using the virtual media to exaggerate their claims to gain international understanding.  This is leading to a  lot of misinformation  and doubt about what really is going on. More online fake news. U.S. House of Representatives. Jim Jordan will come up for a floor vote next week to become speaker.  Exact date?  His position is too weak to do this yet.   Lots of luck James. Bipartisan unity? Well, on to the topic of the day, which is travel.  Why?  We are exactly two weeks away from our trip to Japan.  Nine-days on the Diamond Princess around Japan, with a stop in Busan, South Korea, plus three separate 7-day green car Japan Rail Passes to follow the fall colors from Hokkaido down to Kago