"Abu Ubaida" Confuses Moroccan Police

Authorities in the Marrakech region of southern Morocco have initiated a preliminary investigation regarding graffiti written by unknown individuals on two buildings in the Hassan neighborhood of the Menara district, glorifying "Abu Ubaida," the spokesperson for the "Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades." The Moroccan site "Rue 20" reported that upon receiving a notification about the matter, local officials and security forces went to the location to oversee the painting over the walls and to conduct an investigation. The report stated that police gathered data and information from citizens and anyone whose testimony could assist in identifying those responsible for these writings.