garrison withdrew into the fortified city.

Siege

Jerusalem had been well-fortified after Heraclius recaptured it from the Persians. After the Byzantine defeat at Yarmouk, Sophronius, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, repaired its defenses. The Muslims had so far not attempted any siege of the city. However, since 634, Islamic forces had the potential to threaten all routes to the city. Although

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