Defense Minister Ezer Weizman left for London Wednesday on what was officially described as a private visit. He was accompanied by his aide de camp lion Tehila. The Defense Ministry refused to comment on rumors that Weizman might meet a prominent Arab personality while he is abroad. According to the official announcement he is to meet with two leaders of Anglo-Jewry, Lord Rothschild and Marcus Sieff.
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