The story follows Usama, a young Palestinian who returns to his home in Nablus after working in the Gulf to join the resistance. His goal is to destroy buses carrying Palestinian workers into Israel. Upon arrival, he is shocked to find that many of his fellow citizens, including his cousin Adil, have adapted to life under military rule, often working in Israel out of economic necessity. The novel explores the conflicting perspectives on survival and resistance through these characters, leading to tragic outcomes