Mona Khalil, Lebanon's preeminent sea turtle advocate, has died following an Israeli attack on southern Lebanon. According to Al Jazeera, Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in the region, working tirelessly to preserve marine ecosystems along the Lebanese coast. Her death represents a significant loss for both wildlife conservation and humanitarian efforts in the country.

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