The claim
衆院選の自公過半数割れで石破内閣総辞職？
Original review summary
The review reports that the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito lost their majority in the October 27, 2024, election, after which a claim that Ishiba would resign spread online. It says the claim’s linked roundup article provided no evidence for resignation, and that at a press conference on October 28 Ishiba said he intended to fulfill his duties and continue addressing the country’s challenges.[S1]
Additional context
A later update notes that the cabinet resigned on November 11 under Article 70 of the Constitution, after which Ishiba was designated prime minister again and his second cabinet was formed. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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