By 2100hr of 15 December, the brigade had captured its objectives.

During this first day, the 7th Brigade had captured 1700 prisoners, and more than 40 guns.

Heavy fighting around the outskirts would hold the division for several days but, by 9 September, 5th Brigade had captured the port.

During its time in North Africa, the brigade had captured more than 3,500 enemy prisoners and suffered 1,700 casualties.

Despite the casualties, the brigade captured its objectives under the command of an Adjutant Captain.

The 14th Brigade, attacking on the left, captured Polygon Wood.

A brigade belonging to Peled's division captured the western part of the West Bank.

Unlike the attacks on the left bank, the reinforced 28th Brigade quickly captured the outposts of the Ottoman positions.

For the loss of two killed and eight wounded the brigade killed twenty Turkish soldiers and captured thirteen.

Lastly during the third phase, scheduled for 5 October, the 28th Brigade would capture Hills 217 and 317.