On October 1133, a large force of Zengid Turks from north invaded the County of Tripoli.

They ravaged the countryside, killing many Christians and seizing large amounts of loot and cattle.

The Count of Tripoli, Pons, led an army to meet the Zengids, who were near Rafaniyya.

His call was quickly answered and Latins sent a force to meet the Zengids.

The battle ended in stalemate when the Latins retreated towards Rafaniyya while the Zengids withdrew to their territory.