The intention of the attack was to drive the Turk from the high ground on the west of the Jordan Plain, and thereby render the Holy City immune from attack from the east. The advance was to be made in three distinct phases as follows:
(1) The capture of Muntar, Arak Ibrahim Caves and Ras el Tawil.
(2) The capture of Jebel Ektief and Talat ed Dumm.
(3) To advance to the steep cliffs overlooking the Jericho or Jordan Valley.
The three Brigades of the 60th Division were holding the line in this sector, and the objectives were allotted as follows:
(a) 181st Brigade, Ras el Tawil.
(b) 180th Brigade, Arak Ibrahim Caves and Talat ed Dumm.
(c) 179th Brigade, Muntar and Jebel Ektief.