Overview
- Hamas handed Israel one additional deceased hostage via the Red Cross, with the Israeli prime minister’s office saying the body is believed to be a soldier killed in 2014.
- Israel remains dissatisfied because the ceasefire framework called for handing over all 48 hostages and remains by October 13, while Hamas says it is proceeding with returns after releasing living captives.
- Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested NHK Party leader Takashi Tachibana on suspicion of defamation, and party lawmaker Saito apologized while signaling the Upper House group with the LDP would be maintained; the prime minister offered no comment.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Fumino Kunimitsu retracted and apologized for an incorrect X post alleging late opposition question notices after opposition protests, and the chief cabinet secretary issued a caution.
- LDP policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi urged a firm government response to the Osaka Chinese consul’s provocative X post as President Trump avoided directly criticizing China, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi voiced readiness for cross-party talks on reducing lower-house seats.