According to an August opinion poll conducted by Jiji Press from August 8 to 11, the approval rating for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet rose by 6.5 percentage points to 27.3%, while the disapproval rate declined to 49.6%. Despite this increase, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) support continued to fall, reaching a low of 15.7%, marking the lowest level since the cabinet's formation in October 2024. The poll also indicated that a slight majority opposed Ishiba's resignation. Ishiba's Cabinet maintains a "prime minister premium," with its approval rating consistently exceeding that of the LDP, even after the party's significant defeat in the recent upper house election. This dynamic may influence discussions about advancing the party leadership election. Within the LDP, there is growing discourse about the next prime minister needing to serve as a strong electoral figurehead and be capable of expanding coalition partnerships. Veteran party members view former Prime Minister Koizumi as a rare candidate who meets both criteria, given his connections with the Japan Innovation Party and the Democratic Party for the People. Meanwhile, a separate poll in Israel showed the Israeli Chief of Staff holding a 50% approval rating, with Prime Minister Netanyahu at 36% and Katz at 32%.