On 10 April, Dobell understood that Gaza was defended by three regiments, with two regiments east of the town, two regiments at Hareira, and one each at Tel esh Sheria and near Huj, with potential for mutual support.
Den 10. april forstod Dobell, at Gaza blev forsvaret af tre regimenter, og at der var to regimenter øst for byen, to ved Hareira, og et i såvel Tel esh Sheria som ved Huj, med mulighed for gensidig støtte.