Renowned Lebanese turtle conservationist succumbs to wounds sustained in Israeli strike (opens original article in a new tab)

A renowned Lebanese marine conservationist died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. She was known for her work protecting endangered sea turtles and founded the Orange House Project. The IDF stated she was not a target but strikes occurred in the area.

• Renowned Lebanese marine conservationist Mona Khalil died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on June 4.
• Khalil was the founder of the Orange House Project, a sea turtle sanctuary, and dedicated her life to protecting endangered sea turtles and their habitats.
• The Israel Defense Forces stated that Khalil was not a target, but strikes occurred in the area around her home village after evacuation warnings.