Beside the Sickle Moon

Beside the Sickle Moon is a tale set in near future Palestine exploring the complexities of apartheid through the eyes of Laeth Muhammad Awad a Palestinian living above his convenience store. Alongside his cousin Aylul Laeth discovers Israel's plans to build a luxury hotel in their village igniting a struggle that plunges them into guerilla warfare.Aylul's belief in direct action leads them to form Al Mubarizun a diverse resistance group while Laeth grapples with existential questions alongside the Forgotten Ones-a movement advocating coexistence. Torn between ideologies Laeth's journey reveals the intricate dynamics of loyalty sacrifice and identity in occupied land.Beside the Sickle Moon is a compelling narrative that challenges notions of resistance offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit amidst suffocating adversity.