Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
Mona Khalil, a renowned ecologist and marine conservationist from Lebanon, died on Friday from injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike earlier this month. The 76-year-old ran the Orange House Project, a turtle sanctuary near Tyre, inspiring generations to protect marine ecosystems. Her death highlights the ongoing impact of violence on environmental defenders in the region.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 11:32 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 12:30 UTC
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