The Israeli military is preparing to declare a ceasefire in Lebanon that could take effect within hours, according to a report, though no official confirmation has yet been issued by Israeli, Lebanese or U.S. officials.
The Israeli daily said the truce is expected to take effect between 7 p.m. (1600GMT) and midnight local time (2100GMT).
No official confirmation has yet been made by either Lebanese or Israeli authorities, or U.S. mediators.
According to the report, Israeli military officials said preparations are underway for a halt in hostilities later Thursday, with senior commanders instructed to ready forces currently deployed in southern Lebanon for a potential truce.
The newspaper added that high-ranking army officials had been informed that the cease-fire could begin within the specified time window, corresponding to 1600GMT to 2100GMT.
