Israel's occupation of territory has reached its highest point in four decades. This level of control has not been seen since 1982. At that time, the Israeli army's presence was significant due to its activities in the region.

The situation in 1982 was marked by the completion of the Sinai's return to Egypt and the end of the siege of Beirut. The Organization for the Liberation of Palestine had relocated from Lebanon to Tunisia. Further information on the current occupation and its implications can be found in the original report from El País.