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.
The area was typically governed by Tushratta of Mitanni until approximately 1350 BC, when he was assaulted by Suppiluliuma I of Hatti, leading to widespread chaos throughout the Levant. At the same time, Egypt was officially allied with Mitanni.