On March 22, 2026, Israeli forces targeted a residential apartment in the Al‑Taj Home 1 building, located above or behind the Al‑Taj restaurant on Al‑Yarmouk Street in Gaza City.

The building was hit by missiles or guided strikes, leading to injuries and emergency evacuations. At least three people were injured as a result of the strike on the apartment near the restaurant. Those injured being moved from the scene toward Al‑Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

This is one of a series of airstrikes Israel carried out in central Gaza on Saturday, March 22, 2026, amid ongoing hostilities and ceasefire violations. This strike is not primarily described as targeting the restaurant itself but rather a residential flat in the same building complex, which appears to be the focus in available footage and posts.

This triggered panic among the families who were enjoying a festive meal during this Eid weekend.

Broader context:

1. From 08:00 on the 22nd. 03. 2026 until 08:00 today 23. 03. 2026 9 citizens were killed as a result of gunfire by the occupation forces in all governorates of the Gaza Strip.

2. Day 22. 03. 2026 A citizen died as a result of serious injuries he sustained earlier.

3. From 80:00 on the 22nd. 03. 2026 until 08:00 on the 23rd. 03. 2026 32 citizens were injured as a result of gunfire and artillery shelling by the occupation forces in the governorates of the Gaza Strip.