Ottomans pursue French in Egypt using Gaza

In 1800, the Ottoman Empire launched a military campaign to pursue French forces into Egypt, following their defeat in Palestine. This strategic move was initiated from Gaza, which served as a critical launch point for the Ottomans. The campaign was part of the larger conflict between the Ottomans and Napoleonic France, which had sought to expand its influence in the region. The Ottomans, with the support of British forces, had recently achieved a significant victory by repelling Napoleon's invasion of Acre. This victory not only bolstered the military reputation of Jazzar Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Sidon, but also reinvigorated Ottoman efforts to expel French forces from their territories. The pursuit into Egypt represented a determined effort by the Ottomans to reassert control over their lands and counter the French threat, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean.