Beloved Lebanese Marine Activist Mona Khalil Killed in Israeli Strike. Mona Khalil, a devoted marine activist and conservationist, has tragically passed away following injuries sustained in an Israeli strike. For decades, Khalil had been a tireless advocate for protecting a crucial turtle nesting site near her home in southern Lebanon. Her selfless efforts earned her widespread admiration and respect in the country, as she worked tirelessly to preserve the delicate ecosystem and educate others about the importance of conservation. Through her Orange House Project sanctuary, Khalil welcomed volunteers and tourists alike, inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards and leaving a lasting legacy in her wake.
Mona Khalil led decades-long effort to protect nesting site for turtles near her home in south of the countryThe Lebanese marine activist Mona Khalil, who became a beloved figure in the country for a decades-long effort to protect a nesting site for turtles near her home, has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike.Khalil, 76, ran a sanctuary called the Orange House Project near the Mediterranean city of Tyre. She hosted volunteers in her house to clean and monitor a mile-long beach and welcomed tourists to stay and learn about conservation. Continue reading...
