Mornings in Jenin

Jolanta thinks about her son David, how much she loves him, and the secret she holds about who his parents are. David willingly served in the army and has now returned home with an injury to his hand.

The narrative flashes back to before the attack on Jenin and is narrated in the first-person perspective by Yousef. He has been working in a school in Bethlehem for two years. When he hears of the attack on the camp, he returns immediately to Jenin.

After the war and the attack on Jenin, David’s friend says he saw a prisoner who looked like David. David goes to Ramla prison but denies any recognition of Yousef. However, he later tells his parents about their similar appearances. Jolanta reacts with panic and Moshe with consternation, as he uses alcohol to silence his guilt at the way things have turned out since he snatched the baby Ismael.

David visits Yousef in the hospital, his mind full of questions. Yousef recognizes Ismael in David before returning to unconsciousness.