After taking the precaution to write to Napoleon of his intentions (but too late for Napoleon to respond), Kléber took his division of 2,000 men in the hopes of launching a daring night raid on the Ottoman camp. His plan was to march around the northern side of Mount Tabor to surprise the Ottoman forces at 2am.
After ensuring to inform Napoleon of his plans (but too late for a response), Kléber led his 2,000-man division in an attempt to launch a daring nighttime assault on the Ottoman camp. His strategy was to circumnavigate the northern side of Mount Tabor and catch the Ottomans off guard at 2 AM.