Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
Summary
Mona Khalil, a Lebanese marine activist who protected sea turtles and ran the Orange House Project sanctuary near Tyre, died after suffering injuries in an Israeli airstrike. Her work focused on turtle conservation, and she remained dedicated despite past conflicts and attacks on her home.Key Facts
- Mona Khalil was 76 years old and led a turtle sanctuary called the Orange House Project in southern Lebanon.
- She protected a mile-long beach where loggerhead and green sea turtles nest.
- An Israeli airstrike hit her house, severely wounding her; she later died from these injuries.
- Khalil had lived abroad during Lebanon's civil war and returned in 1999 to start her conservation work.
- Her project combined wildlife protection with eco-tourism, hosting volunteers and tourists.
- She fought against harmful fishing practices like dynamite fishing in her area.
- Her home had been targeted in previous conflicts, including the 2006 war.
- Local groups praised her work and condemned the airstrike that led to her death.
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