[Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: Israel’s occupation is the source of regional turmoil] On October 24, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement after a meeting in Istanbul, clarifying their common position on the Palestinian issue, the situation in Yemen and the navigation of the Strait of Hormuz, and agreed to maintain close consultations on related issues. The statement pointed out that Israel's occupation is the root cause of instability in the region and beyond, calling for the early implementation of the "two-state solution" in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions and supporting Palestine in establishing an independent state with sovereignty based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. The four countries condemned Israel’s settlement activities in the West Bank and Jerusalem, as well as settlers’ violence against Palestinians, and stressed the need to ensure continued humanitarian aid access to Gaza and promote Gaza’s reconstruction. (CCTV News)