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June 20, 2026Verified News Online

Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike5 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSamantha GranvilleBeirut

Mona Khalil, seen here in 2002, dedicated much of her life to protecting endangered turtles along Lebanon's south coast

AFP via Getty Images Mona Khalil, wearing a navy blue cap backwards, looks at a turtle on the coast in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre in 2002. — Mona Khalil, seen here in 2002, dedicated much of her life to protecting endangered turtles along Lebanon's south coast

Khalil helped establish an eco-tourism and conservation initiative overlooking Mansouri beach

AFP via Getty Images Mona Khalil releases turtles into the sea at al-Mansouri beach near Lebanon's southern city of Tyre in 2019. She is looking at the turtles and is wearing a white cap, so her face can't be seen. A large group of people, including lots of children, are seen eagerly watching behind. Some are recording on their phones. — Khalil helped establish an eco-tourism and conservation initiative overlooking Mansouri beach

Environmental groups say Khalil's legacy will endure through the movement she helped build

AFP via Getty Images Mona Khalil and another woman, identified only as Habiba, collect turtle eggs and baby marine turtles in August 2004. Khalil is kneeling on the sand and wearing white gloves, while Habiba sits next to her, taking notes. — Environmental groups say Khalil's legacy will endure through the movement she helped build

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