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A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Kuwait’s military said on May 10 it intercepted several more drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

One source said the FBI intercepted the scheme “years ago” and that Avery was not in danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, sparking a fire.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The British intercepted the telegram and cracked it.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield



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