Lebanese media on November 26 continued to heavily feature discussions surrounding the assassination of Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabtabai and the implications for potential retaliation, with many outlets highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation. In the early afternoon, a significant development occurred with the signing of a maritime border demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. This agreement was widely reported as a strategic gain for Lebanon, facilitating resource exploration. Concurrently, reports indicated an Israeli ultimatum to Hezbollah regarding disarmament by year-end, threatening strong action in Lebanon. By evening, diplomatic warnings from French, Saudi, and Egyptian sources underscored concerns about the potential for war to impact the Lebanese state.