This bill modifies an existing U.S.-Israel partnership focused on detecting and eliminating underground tunnels. Specifically, it amends a provision from the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act to expand the scope of cooperation to include the ability to "maneuver in" tunnels, in addition to the current capabilities of detecting, mapping, and neutralizing them. The change broadens the operational scope of joint U.S.-Israel anti-tunnel efforts, though the bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines. The legislation affects the Department of Defense and State Department's cooperation with Israel on this security initiative. This appears to be a technical modification to enhance operational flexibility in countering underground tunnel threats, which have been a particular concern in the Middle East.
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