The Long Madness

Tariq al-Jafari grows up in a small Palestinian village where life moves to the timeless rhythm of the land. His father teaches him to harvest olives beneath ancient trees. His mother fills the courtyard with the smell of fresh bread. His sister chases chickens through the dust while his grandmother sings songs older than memory.

For a time, the world feels safe. Permanent.

But beyond the hills, tensions simmer. Soldiers begin appearing on the roads. Neighbors disappear. Fields that once belo...