An indictment was filed today in the Lod District Court against the suspect in the murder of Rav Amos Guetta zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rebbi Yitzchak Chai Taib in Netanya, who was murdered earlier this month at age 75.

According to the indictment, the suspect arrived at the Rav’s home in the early morning hours and asked to pray beside his bed. After being granted access to the room, he drew a knife and stabbed the Rav multiple times as he lay in his bed. The Rav’s attendant attempted to intervene and was lightly injured in the struggle. The suspect fled the scene, leaving behind the knife used in the attack, and was apprehended a short time later following a police manhunt.

During interrogation, the suspect showed no remorse for his actions and referred to the Rav as a “false messiah.” When asked if he regretted what he had done, he responded: “I’m sorry I didn’t tear out his main artery with my teeth.”

The indictment charges the suspect with aggravated murder, causing severe injury under aggravating circumstances, and illegal possession of a knife. The State has requested he remain in custody through the duration of legal proceedings.