Israeli businessman found dead in Ethiopia, authorities investigate possible poisoning
The cause of death remains unclear, though authorities continue to investigate the possibility of poisoning.
An Israeli businessman in his 40s was discovered deceased at a restaurant in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, on Wednesday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the possibility of poisoning, according to reports. The Israeli consul in Addis Ababa, the Foreign Ministry, and the deceased's family are cooperating to arrange for the repatriation of his body to Israel for burial at the earliest opportunity.
The Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences to the deceased's family in a statement. The nature of the businessman's death remains uncertain, and the suspicion of poisoning has not been confirmed at this time.
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