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DiNanno Visits Switzerland, Israel
Under Secretary of State to discuss arms control and national security cooperation
Feb. 5, 2026 at 1:15am
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, and Tel Aviv, Israel, from February 5-10, 2026. In Geneva, he will address the United Nations Conference on Disarmament and meet with allies. In Tel Aviv, he will lead a combined State Department-Department of War team for the Joint Political Military Group Dialogue with Israeli officials and visit military sites.
Why it matters
DiNanno's visit highlights the importance of arms control and national security cooperation between the U.S. and its allies, particularly in light of ongoing global security challenges.
The details
During his trip, DiNanno will address the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva and meet with several allies and partners to discuss mutual interests. In Tel Aviv, he will lead a joint U.S. State Department-Department of War delegation for talks with Israeli officials on political-military cooperation. DiNanno will also tour Israeli military sites to see how the U.S. and Israel work together on national security.
- DiNanno will travel from February 5-10, 2026.
- On February 6, he will address the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
- On February 8, he will lead the Joint Political Military Group Dialogue with Israeli officials in Tel Aviv.
The players
Thomas G. DiNanno
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
United Nations Conference on Disarmament
An international forum for disarmament negotiations, established in 1979.
Israel
A key U.S. ally in the Middle East with which the U.S. cooperates closely on national security matters.
What’s next
The outcomes of DiNanno's meetings and discussions in Switzerland and Israel will likely inform future U.S. policy and cooperation on arms control and national security issues with these allies.
The takeaway
DiNanno's visit underscores the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic and security ties between the U.S. and its allies as they work together to address global challenges related to arms control and national defense.
