Israel and the Palestinian Authority will declare a cease-fire at their summit on Tuesday. Officials on both sides said the decision was made Monday during meetings to finalize details for the Sharm el-Sheik talks between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
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