However, al-Kamil presumably did not know of the small size of Frederick's army, nor the divisions within it caused by his excommunication, and wished to avoid defending his territories against another crusade.
Al-Kamil ilmselt ei teadnud Friedrichi vägede vähesusest, mille taga oli tema ekskommunikatsioon ning proovis vältida oma alade kaitsmist veel ühe ristisõja eest.