The bubonic plague struck Gaza again in 1839 and the city, lacking political and economic stability, went into a state of stagnation. In 1840 Egyptian and Ottoman troops battled outside of Gaza. The Ottomans won control of the territory, effectively ending Egyptian rule over Palestine. However, the battles brought about more death and destruction in Gaza whilst the city was still recovering from the effects of the plague.
The bubonic plague struck Gaza again in 1839 and the city, lacking political and economic stability, went into a state of stagnation In 1840 Egyptian and Ottoman troops battled outside of Gaza. The Ottomans won control of the territory, effectively ending Egyptian rule over Palestine However, the bat.tles brought about more death and destruction in Gaza whilst the city was still recovering fr.om the .effects of the plague