An Israeli court has ordered the man accused of murdering avreich R’ Yishai Porz, z”l, at the Chazon Ish Kollel in Bnei Brak to undergo involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, bringing criminal proceedings in the case to a halt.

The decision follows a psychiatric evaluation that determined that the suspect was suffering from a psychotic condition at the time of the murder and remains in that condition.

Based on the psychiatric findings, the court ordered the suspect hospitalized for a maximum period of 25 years, rather than proceeding with a criminal trial and prison sentence.

The murder, which occurred in May, shocked the Chareidi community in Bnei Brak. R’ Porz was attacked inside the Chazon Ish Kollel, a well-known Torah institution in the city.

According to reports from the investigation, the suspect fled the scene following the attack and was subsequently apprehended by police.

During the investigation, reports emerged that the suspect had previously approached R’ Porz and made threatening remarks toward him.

Following his arrest, the suspect underwent psychiatric examinations as authorities sought to determine his mental condition and whether criminal proceedings could continue.

The latest psychiatric findings led to the court's decision to discontinue the criminal case and issue an involuntary hospitalization order.

Under the ruling, the suspect will remain subject to psychiatric hospitalization for a period of up to 25 years, the maximum duration specified in the court order.

The decision marks a significant development in a case that deeply affected the Bnei Brak Torah community.