China's ambassador to Israel found dead in Tel Aviv home

Du Wei was 57 years old and became ambassador to Israel in February


Reuters May 17, 2020
Du Wei was 57 years old and became ambassador to Israel in February. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

JERUSALEM: China’s ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in a Tel Aviv suburb on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesperson said.

He did not comment on the cause of death of ambassador Du Wei, who was 57 years old and became ambassador to Israel in February, according to the embassy’s website.

“As part of the regular procedure, police units are at the scene,” the spokesperson said.

Israel’s Channel 12 TV, quoting unidentified emergency medical officials, said initial indications were that Du died in his sleep of natural causes.

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