Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
BBC News·June 20, 2026

Mona Khalil, a Lebanese turtle conservationist, has been killed by an Israeli strike. She had dedicated years to protecting a beach and refused to leave the area despite the dangers. Khalil succumbed to her injuries after the strike, losing her life in the process. Her death is a tragic loss for the conservation community and the region.
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