Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Feb 9, SPA -- Israeli and Palestinian leaders returned home to hammer out the details of a cease-fire they declared at a dramatic summit meeting in an Egyptian resort. Committees announced at the Tuesday summit were to discuss thorny issues like release of Palestinian prisoners and withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Palestinian towns. "What we agreed upon today is simply the beginning of the process of bridging the gap," Abbas said after meeting Sharon. Israel's first concrete gesture would be to reopen the main Erez crossing between Gaza and Israel on Wednesday, according to Israeli security officials speaking on condition of anonymity. In a well-orchestrated appearance following a series of private discussions, the two leaders read statements in their native languages, pledging an end to the violence. Sharon said Israel's military would halt its raids, and Abbas said Palestinian extremists would stop attacking Israelis. --MORE1118 Local Time 0818 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/238050