# Mona Khalil: Turtle Guardian Lost

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Podcast: [San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460010)
Published: 2026-06-21T19:03:53+00:00
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## Resource

Seventy-six-year-old Lebanese conservationist Mona Khalil, a tireless advocate for sea turtles for over two decades, died from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home in Al-Mansouri. Co-founder of the Orange House—a sanctuary for endangered turtles and training ground for volunteers—Khalil embodied maternal care, involving her own children in conservation and mentoring young naturalists. Refusing to flee during past conflicts, she chose to stay in the south, deeply tied to the beach she protected. Though her condition briefly improved after surgery, she passed two weeks later. The strike also hospitalized her domestic worker, and the Israeli military has offered no comment. Her legacy lives on through the volunteers she nurtured and the hatchlings she helped guide to the sea. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/34996f443fca4234

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