Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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Notable Quotes
"She is a deeply committed environmental defender."
— Hisham Younes , Activist
"She absolutely refused to be displaced, which was fitting for someone so determined."
— Maha Joumaa , Activist
"Her love for the turtles was evident in every word and every action, but so was her love for people."
— Paul Abi Rached , Activist
Key People
Hisham Younes is the founder and president of Green Southerners.
Maha Joumaa is an environmental activist and friend of Mona Khalil.
Mona Khalil was a Lebanese environmental activist dedicated to the conservation of endangered sea turtles.
Paul Abi Rached is the president of Terre Liban.
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Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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