DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes have killed about a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, local health officials said on Wednesday, part of a wider campaign of attacks on the territory by Israel despite a months-old ceasefire with Hamas.
Among the dead were a woman and six police officers killed in an airstrike on a police station in the densely populated Jabaliya refugee camp, in northern Gaza, on Tuesday, hospital officials said.
In another strike on Wednesday, three members of the same family were killed in central Gaza, while a man died on Tuesday in the bombing of a tent camp in Khan Younis in the south. Israeli forces also shot and killed a child on Tuesday in the Muwasi area, west of the southernmost city of Rafah, according to hospital officials.
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes in central and southern Gaza. In a statement addressing the attack in Jabaliya, it claimed that four of the slain police officers were Hamas militants, without providing evidence on how those killed were involved in planning or carrying out attacks.
One of the officers, Col. Mohamad Marwan Salem, was a senior police commander and head of the Jabaliya police station, the Hamas-run Interior Ministry said.
Hamas, which ruled Gaza for years, maintains an armed wing, as well as civilian police and security services that are overseen by its Interior Ministry. Throughout the war, Israel has targeted local police, including those guarding aid convoys.
Israel's military has claimed it considers police stations legitimate targets if they're “being used to advance military activities, or if those present are military operatives involved in advancing terrorist activities.”
It did not say what military activities it believed were taking place at the Jabaliya police station, nor did it provide evidence that attacks were being planned. Hamas says the police force is engaged in maintaining law and order in the territory.
The deaths were the latest among Palestinians in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire deal in October attempted to halt a two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas. While the heaviest fighting has subsided, Israeli forces have continued to carry out strikes and other military operations.
At least 1,123 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect, according to the territory's Health Ministry. The ministry, which is part of the Hamas-led government, maintains detailed casualty records that are seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts. It does not give a breakdown of civilians and militants.
Militants have also carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations. Five Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire.
The war began after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which killed around 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. Israel’s retaliatory offensive in Gaza has killed more than 73,264 Palestinians, including those killed since the ceasefire, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. — Magdy reported from Cairo. Sam Metz contributed reporting from Ramallah, West Bank.
Warda Abu Shaar, center right, carries the body of her 10-year-old son, Motaz Abu Shaar, who was killed by Israeli fire, during his funeral outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Palestinians carry the bodies of people killed in an Israeli military strike on a residential building on the back of a vehicle as they attend their funeral at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.(AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 15, 2026--
Venu ® Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Dwight Yoakam will headline the Company’s Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday, October 9. In addition, the acclaimed venue will host legendary funk and soul group The Commodores & The Spinners on Friday, September 25. These announcements follow those of Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd with 38 Special, and Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle, to the venue's 2026 season lineup. The additions extend a season that continues to draw marquee talent to the Company's flagship venue.
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Singer, songwriter, and actor Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. His signature blend of Bakersfield country, honky-tonk, and rockabilly has produced iconic hits including "Guitars, Cadillacs," "Fast as You," and "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere."
The Commodores, Grammy Award-winning pioneers of funk and soul, are known for hits including "Brick House," "Easy," and "Three Times a Lady." They'll share the stage with fellow soul legends The Spinners for a night of classic hits.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, two of Southern rock's most iconic acts, will bring decades of classic hits to Ford Amphitheater on September 19, while Lauren Daigle, known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping contemporary hits, will perform on August 15.
"It's been a great season so far at Ford Amphitheater," said Will Hodgson, President of VENU. "We're thrilled to welcome these incredible artists and performers to this year's lineup, with more still ahead."
Upcoming shows on the 2026 Ford Amphitheater lineup to date include:
Previous 2026 performances include John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, Turnpike Troubadours, Avery Anna, Rattlesnake Milk, Alex Warren, Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony, O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Phantom Planet, AJR, and Dierks Bentley with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Cole Goodwin.
Additional 2026 performances are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets and more information can be found at FORDAMPHITHEATER.LIVE.
About Venu Holding Corporation
Venu ® Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.
VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer Troy Aikman, Billboard, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Boston Common Golf, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.
About Ford Amphitheater
Ford Amphitheater officially opened in August 2024 as a premium outdoor venue in Colorado Springs, purpose built for world class entertainment. Nominated as Best New Concert Venue of the Year by Pollstar Magazine in 2024 and named Billboard's Top West Coast Amphitheater on the publication's prestigious 2026 Top Music Venues list, the amphitheater pairs thoughtful architecture with elevated guest amenities, including Luxe FireSuites ® and on-site premium dining experiences such as Roth’s Sea & Steak and Brohan’s elevated cocktail lounge.
The venue hosts a wide range of programming, from major national touring acts to community-driven events, serving as a gathering place for live music, civic celebrations, and cultural connection across the Pikes Peak region and beyond. Owned by Venu ® Holding Corporation (“VENU”), Ford Amphitheater is booked and operated in partnership with AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, VENU, and the VENU Arts & Culture Foundation (VACF), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and patronage of events at the amphitheater supports the Foundation's mission and grant-making efforts.
Learn more at fordamphitheater.live.
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VENU Announces Dwight Yoakam, The Commodores & The Spinners, Lynyrd Skynyrd with 38 Special, and Lauren Daigle at Ford Amphitheater
