Mona Kahlil, Defender of Sea Turtles, Killed in Israeli Strike in Lebanon

Mona Kahlil, who ran a guesthouse and worked for a quarter of a century to protect endangered sea turtles that lay their eggs every summer on a stretch of beach near Tyre, Lebanon, has been killed in an Israeli strike.

Kahlil was widely recognized for her dedicated conservation efforts, which included monitoring nests and raising awareness among local communities about the importance of protecting the turtles.

Her death has drawn condemnation from environmental groups and locals, who highlight her significant contributions to wildlife preservation in the region.