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Siege of Acre

When: October 1831 - May 1832
Where: Acre, Israel
Part of: Egyptian forces aided by Maronites seize Acre after a seven-month siege

Egyptian forces under Ibrahim Pasha besieged Acre starting in October 1831, culminating in the city's capture in May 1832.

The siege lasted approximately seven months. Sources indicate the city fell in May 1832, with one source specifying 27 May. The operation was part of Ibrahim's campaign to conquer Ottoman Syria, leveraging superior military experience and local support.

Sources

Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12

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