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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

Mona Khalil, a 76-year-old sea turtle sanctuary founder, died after an Israeli strike hit her home on Mansouri beach. She had refused to leave the coastline she protected near Tyre. The IDF stated she was not a target but acknowledged strikes in the area following an evacuation warning.

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Reports confirm Khalil died in the hospital after sustaining injuries from an Israeli attack two weeks ago.

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  1. Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

    Mona Khalil, a 76-year-old sea turtle sanctuary founder, died after an Israeli strike hit her home on Mansouri beach. She had refused to leave the coastline she protected near Tyre. The IDF stated she was not a target but acknowledged strikes in the area following an evacuation warning.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mona Khalil was a 76-year-old Lebanese turtle conservationist and founder of a sanctuary near Tyre.
    • Khalil died from injuries sustained when an Israeli strike hit her home on Mansouri beach.
    • The strike occurred two weeks ago during Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
    • Khalil had refused to leave the beach she spent years protecting.
    • The IDF acknowledged strikes in the area after an evacuation warning but stated Khalil was not a target.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • One observer stated that the murder of Mona Khalil sends a chilling message that those whose only mission is preservation are not spared.
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