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

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

The spokesman did not comment on the cause of death of ambassador, who was 57 years old and became ambassador to Israel in February, reports Reuters.

“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.