A judge has sharply criticized authorities after a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation was not carried out for Guy Echtlinger, the suspect accused of murdering Reb Yishai Por z”l inside a Bnei Brak kollel last month.

According to a report by military radio correspondent Tuvia Yagelnik, Echtlinger was never transferred to the district psychiatrist as ordered by the court and did not undergo the inpatient psychiatric examination that had been mandated.

During a recent court hearing, the judge expressed strong frustration over the failure to implement the order.

“The decision was not carried out. I would appreciate an immediate response from the Prison Service explaining why the court’s decision was not implemented,” the judge said.

The controversy follows developments from last week, when the district psychiatrist reportedly expressed reservations about conducting the examination. In response, the judge quickly issued an additional ruling, directing that Echtlinger be transferred to the district psychiatrist before the onset of Shabbos. Despite that clear instruction, the transfer never took place.

In the meantime, the court extended Echtlinger’s detention until Wednesday and again ordered that he be transferred for psychiatric evaluation as soon as possible.

During the hearing, Echtlinger also claimed that fellow inmates were threatening him. Addressing the court, he said, “They are saying they are going to kill me here in prison.”

The shocking killing took place on May 20, 2026, inside the Chazon Ish kollel on Rechov HaAri in Bnei Brak. Authorities allege that Reb Yishai Por z”l, a 52-year-old avreich known for his diligence and dedication to Torah learning, was fatally stabbed during the regular learning seder.

One of the most heartbreaking aspects of the tragedy was that the victim’s 13-year-old son was reportedly seated next to his father at the time and witnessed the attack.

Following reports of the stabbing, large numbers of police officers and emergency responders rushed to the scene. Reb Yishai was initially transported to the hospital in critical condition, but doctors were ultimately unable to save him and pronounced him dead shortly afterward.

{Matzav.com}