with this growing threat on our own border and around the world. (9) Since October 7, 2023, there is an increased need to scale up bilateral cooperation on anti-tunneling efforts as a reflection of the complexity of the subterranean terror reality in Gaza revealed since the start of Israel’s military campaign. (10) Such an increase in joint United States-Israel cooperation will not only benefit Israel but will also help the United States and allies across the globe that face similar challenges from subterranean tunnels. 3. Authorization of appropriations Section 1279(b)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended by striking $50,000,000 and inserting $80,000,000 .