China's ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home in Tel Aviv on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesman said. Du Wei was 58 years old and became ambassador to Israel in February, according to the embassy's website.
His body was discovered at a home in Herzliya, an affluent coastal suburb close to the Israeli capital. Police are now investigating the incident but say there were no signs of a disturbance at the property. "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.