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"We have to sit down once and for all, at the soonest possible time, to find a solution," he said.

"We are continuing to liaise with our solicitors and engineers to identify and implement a permanent remedial solution at the soonest opportunity."

Even if they rushed to apply now, the soonest they could receive asylum would be in October and by then it'd be too late, she said.

Thailand's prime minister said she was elated to hear news of their release and her government was working with Israel "so that they can reunite with their families soonest".

If passed, the soonest local governments would need to comply with the directives is Jan. 1, 2028.