After the easter of 1126, the Latin king, Baldwin II of Jerusalem, heard rumors of an upcoming invasion by the Fatimids, which gave him a reason to return to Tyre.

The navy was exploring and waiting as far as Beirut, hoping to catch an opportunity to cause damage to the Crusaders.

The Crusader garrison of Beirut, consisting of the population and pilgrims, was watching the Fatimids and launched a sortie with knights and bowmen.

The Crusaders routed the Fatimids and drove them to the sea, killing many sailors while others died from arrow wounds as they were running to boats.

[7][8][9] The battle was the last attempt by the Fatimids to mount any offensive against the Crusaders, and it's end proved that Antioch's threat was very important to focus on.