King Louis, who had been released after al-Mu'azzam Turan-Shah's murder, led his army to Jaffa, while Aybak intended to send his forces to Gaza.
Raja Louis (yang telah dibebaskan setelah pembunuhan al-Mu'azzam Turansyah) memimpin pasukannya ke Jaffa, sementara Aybak memutuskan untuk mengirim pasukannya ke Gaza.