Siege of Tripoli (1705)
The Siege of Tripoli was Initiated by the the Tunisian ruler, Ibrahim Al-Sharif, attempting to "wreak his wrath" on the Population. The siege proved unsucessful as Tunisian troops withdrew from Tripoli.[http://[[ | Hirschberg, Haim Zeev ]] ( 1994). A history of the Jews in North Africa: From the Ottoman conquests to the present time / edited by Eliezer Bashan and Robert Attal. N.A : BRILL, 1974 . p. 151 . ISBN 9004062955, 9789004062955. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)]
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 Tripolitania |
 Beylik of Tunis | ||||||
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Bosnak Ismail Pasha |
Ibrahim al-Sharif | ||||||
The Siege
During the Siege of Tripoli initiated by Ibrahim Al-Sharif in 1705, the conflict was triggered by the capture of a ship that was transporting gifts from the governor of Egypt to the Bey of Tunisia by Tripolitanian pirates. This incident deeply offended Ibrahim Al-Sharif, a despotic ruler who held various powerful positions within Tunisia.[http://[[ | Hirschberg, Haim Zeev ]] ( 1994). A history of the Jews in North Africa: From the Ottoman conquests to the present time / edited by Eliezer Bashan and Robert Attal. N.A : BRILL, 1974 . p. 151 . ISBN 9004062955, 9789004062955. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)]
In response to this perceived slight, Ibrahim Al-Sharif directed his forces towards Tripoli, specifically targeting Khalil Bey, the son-in-law of the ruler of Tripolitania. The siege was characterized by Ibrahim's intention to unleash his fury upon the entire population of Tripoli, causing fear to spread among the inhabitants, including the French, whose consul fled the city in the face of the advancing threat.[http://[[ | Hirschberg, Haim Zeev ]] ( 1994). A history of the Jews in North Africa: From the Ottoman conquests to the present time / edited by Eliezer Bashan and Robert Attal. N.A : BRILL, 1974 . p. 152 . ISBN 9004062955, 9789004062955. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)]
In an effort to defend the city, the Jewish community actively participated in fortifying Tripoli's defenses, while Ibrahim's soldiers simultaneously pillaged several nearby villages. Despite the initial aggression, the defenders managed to repel Ibrahim's troops, leading to his eventual retreat and the lifting of the siege.[http://[[ |Tayar , Aline P'nina ]] (2000 ). How Shall We Sing? A Mediterranean Journey Through a Jewish Family. : Picador . p. 57 . ISBN 9780330362115, 0330362119. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)]