Imagine living in your home for years, without worrying about a thing, and then being asked to move out by the government. That is the reality for this Israeli caveman. An Israeli man who has made his home inside a cave along a picturesque Mediterranean beach in Israel is now facing an uncertain future after getting an eviction notice 50 years later.
Israel’s Caveman Asked To Vacate His “Home” After 50 Years
The Environmental Protection Ministry of Israel has issued an eviction notice to an Israeli man. But the catch is that the man is currently residing in a cave home along a Mediterranean beach. According to the ministry, the structure is considered illegal and poses a risk to the country’s coastline.
More than five decades ago, a 77-year-old man named Nissim Kahlon converted a beach cave into a captivating underground maze. This cave features intricately chiselled tunnels, mosaic floors, staircases, and chambers.
This unique creation has become a popular attraction for tourists over the years. Kahlon warmly welcomes all visitors to his extraordinary beach house. As per reports by Financial Express, Kahlon expressed that the government is attempting to belittle rather than support him.
Kahlon shared that back in 1973 while residing in a tent along Herzliya beach, he began etching into sandstone cliffs and eventually moved into a self-carved cave.
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Mediterranean Man’s “Man Cave” In Danger
The authorities never enforced the demolition order Kahlon received in 1974. From that point onwards, the authorities did not raise any objections until 2022.
The eviction process has been temporarily paused, granting Kahlon the opportunity to submit an appeal before the month’s end, as per Finacial Express.
Reports also indicate that Kahlon stated he had nowhere else to relocate and expressed his willingness to remain in his cave until his passing.
Kahlon has situated his cave home on the outskirts of Herzliya, a coastal city positioned approximately 8 miles (13 kilometres) north of Tel Aviv.
It stands out noticeably from the opulent residences that populate the rest of the beachside town. Herzliya, a city facing a housing shortage, is renowned for its exclusive reputation.
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Different Israeli government authorities have engaged in accusations, blaming one another for the responsibility of cleaning up the abandoned and polluted area over the years. The Environmental Protection Ministry claims to have conducted multiple surveys to evaluate the pollution’s extent.
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