The Military Camp

The military camp is where the story begins. Here, Davidoff and Stein are playing backgammon, and Davidoff warns Stein of the dangers involving working with the Border Police regiment. Meanwhile, Stein is focused on the game of backgammon and appears unperturbed by Davidoff’s fears.

The Regiment's Dormitory

The Border Police regiment’s dormitory is where Stein first meets the entire regiment. It is a scene of disarray in which Zanzuri threatens another soldier with a knife, and other soldiers argue. Here, the officer shows Stein to Stein’s allocated bed, and he warns the regiment that they will go on patrol in two hours.

The Patrol Jeep

The regiment’s patrol jeep, and the environment around it, is where most of the plot takes place. Here, the regiment runs over an old Arab man. Furthermore, they capture another Arab man and kill him by cutting...