Mona Khalil, Lebanon’s turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack (opens original article in a new tab)

Lebanese marine ecologist Mona Khalil, who protected turtle nests for over two decades, died from injuries caused by an Israeli strike near Tyre. Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed at least 50 people around the time of her death.

• Lebanese marine ecologist Mona Khalil died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike near Tyre
• Khalil dedicated over 20 years to protecting endangered turtle nests in southern Lebanon
• Israeli air attacks on southern Lebanon killed at least 50 people and injured dozens around the time of Khalil's death