World · 20 June 2026

Mona Khalil, 76, dies after Israeli strike

RomanDeckert via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mona Khalil, 76, was a Lebanese environmental activist who helped protect endangered sea turtles for over 25 years. She was wounded two weeks ago when her house on Mansouri beach in southern Lebanon was hit during Israeli attacks. Khalil died on Friday after several days in hospital, leaving a legacy of turning the coast into a vital nesting site.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 20:23

Reported by BBC · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldTrump says America might bomb Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site WorldKremlin says Putin backs Pope Leo's aid plan for occupied Ukrainian town WorldZelensky thanks "real leaders" in Brussels after Trump calls him harder than Putin PoliticsUK could get 'Switzerland plus' EU deal, says senior MEP WorldLe Pen Vows to Cut France's Aid to Ukraine If Elected WorldShip attacks near Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October More world stories → Browse all stories →