Attorney General Menachem Mazuz reached an agreement with Katsav's lawyers that the two counts of rape would be removed from the indictment. The president, whose role is largely ceremonial, has been on leave of absence since the charges were brought against him in January.
"Katsav is accused of having twice raped a former Tourism Ministry employee while serving as tourism minister, and of forcibly hugging her and touching her leg, which is classified as indecent behavior," the newspaper said.
"The indictment will include an indecent behavior charge, but Katsav will not be charged with using force - only with taking advantage of his position of authority, a lighter offense," Haaretz reported.
The details of the agreement will be made public later.
After Katsav gave up his duties, parliamentary speaker Dalia Itzik took over as acting president. Shimon Peres, a former prime minister, was elected president on June 13, and will be inaugurated on July 16.
