Adil

Adil, Usama’s cousin, is depicted as the family’s primary breadwinner, supporting nine people and a kidney machine, working long hours, and appearing physically weakened. Adil facilitated the mother’s relocation and Usama’s return, and is portrayed as a brotherly figure. Usama searches for Adil, whose current location remains unknown. Adil drives the van, treats Abu Sabir's injury, reflects on his family's farm and his father's illness Adil reflects on his family's financial burdens, his father's dependence on a kidney machine, and the broader political context. Adil appears heavily intoxicated, vomits, reflects on oppression, mentions his failing kidney, his cousin Nuwar waiting, and his anguish over Abu Sabir’s injury. Adil, the family's backbone, is portrayed as physically and emotionally broken. Adil reacts irritably, mentions Abu Sabir waiting, shows deep concern and furrowed face Adil remains the vocal advocate for compensation, interacts with the child, and shows nervous tension during the heated debate. Adil appears in the cafe, engages in confrontations with Shahada, reveals his health issues and conflicted loyalties while discussing his work in Israel. Basil reports that Adil is fine, while other family members face difficulties. Adil interrogates and later attempts to calm Zuhdi, offering a handshake and a book, revealing a softer side. Adil leads the informal government of cell 23, distributes food as “socialism,” calls himself the conscience of the Palestinian revolution, proposes a “clean‑up crew,” engages in political debates with Zuhdi, and criticizes bourgeois apathy Adil confronts Basil in the shop, visits Abu Sabir’s house, discusses compensation, expresses doubts about marriage and family burdens, and receives a copy of Les Misérables. Adil visits Mother after the soldier’s interrogation, shows affection, and offers her medicine. Continues to intervene in discussions about the Middle East conflict, referenced as "Adil al‑Karmi" Adil returns from Haifa with Abu Sabir, reports a recent workers' bus attack in Deir Sharaf, and interacts with his family amidst mounting tension. Adil remains aloof at dinner, later revealed to be working as a labourer in Israel. Adil is arrested, released after two days of interrogation, helps move furniture, wrestles with saving his father's kidney machine, confronts an Israeli officer, and resolves to seek revenge after the house demolition.