Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in home

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Chinese ambassador, Israel, Du Wei

Du died in his sleep of natural causes, according to initial reports.

By Reuters

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Published: Sun 17 May 2020, 12:05 PM

Last updated: Sun 17 May 2020, 3:57 PM

China's ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in a Tel Aviv suburb on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesman 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 spokesman 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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