In general, the region was under control of Tushratta of Mitanni who around 1350 BC was attacked by Suppiluliuma I of Hatti, causing major turmoil in the entire Levant. Egypt was formally an ally of Mitanni at the time.
Tushratta's control over the region was generally maintained until around 1350 BC, when he was invaded by Suppiluliuma I of Hatti, resulting in significant instability across the entire Levant. Egypt was also allied with Mitanni at that time.