The United States can help to advance its own vital national security interests and the cause of peace by supporting Israel’s ability to defend itself against rocket, missile, and other threats. (10) In the face of threats from its neighbors and non-state actors, Israel historically has sought the means to defend itself, by itself. (11) The United States signed the largest assistance agreement ever with the State of Israel in 2016, which will provide up to $38 billion to Israel over a ten-year period. Such agreement applies to funding in 2019. 3. Authorization of assistance to Israel for anti-missile defense systems (a) In general The President, acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, is authorized to provide assistance, upon request of the Government of Israel, for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and sustainment, and procurement of anti-missile defense systems. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out this section $705,800,000 for fiscal year 2018.