Israeli Defense Forces from the 7th Brigade eliminated two armed terrorists in western Rafah around 4:46 PM UTC on January 13, 2026, after identifying six suspects attempting to escape under weather cover, according to an X post by BittonRosen shared during the reporting window from 6:17 PM to 6:46 PM UTC. Tanks from the 7th Brigade were rushed to the area and opened fire on the terrorists, with the Air Force providing assistance in the ongoing operation, the post stated. This incident occurred amid broader Gaza ceasefire discussions, including the Trump administration's planned unveiling of Phase 2 tomorrow, as reported in prior coverage.
