Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli airstrike killed Lebanese marine activist Mona Khalil, who ran a turtle sanctuary near Tyre, sparking condemnation from environmental groups.

• Israeli airstrike killed Lebanese marine activist Mona Khalil, 76, who ran a turtle sanctuary near Tyre
• Khalil's Orange House Project focused on protecting loggerhead and green sea turtles in Lebanon's southern coast
• Her death highlights the impact of Israeli attacks on environmental defenders and civilians
• Green Southerners and Live Love Beirut mourned her loss and praised her conservation efforts