open. In response, Saladin built a fleet of 30 galleys to attack Beirut in 1182. Raynald threatened to attack the holy cities of Mecca and Medina . In retaliation, Saladin twice besieged Kerak , Raynald's fortress in Oultrejordain , in 1183 and 1184. Raynald responded by looting a caravan of pilgrims