Bazawash of Damascus invaded Tripoli and in a battle near Mt Pilgrim, defeated Pons of Tripoli, captured him with the help of local Syrian Christians, and killed him. Bishop Gerard of Tripoli was also captured, but was not recognised and exchanged as a common soldier. Bazawash continued to exploit he lack of defenders resulting from the Montferrand crisis, and attacked the undefended city of Nablus, burned it, and returned with great booty