The Secret Service said in a statement that one of its agents was taken into custody in Israel.
The agent was in Jerusalem ahead of Biden's visit.
Reports said he attacked a woman. He was sent home because he was not charged.
A Secret Service agent assigned to President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East was sent back to the US after a physical encounter.
A member of the Secret Service was sent to Israel ahead of Biden's visit. For high-profile trips abroad, the team provides security.
The Times of Israel and CBS News reported that the agent was accused of hitting a woman outside a bar. There were no allegations of sexual assault against the woman.
According to CBS News, the agent was accused of shoving the woman after they had an argument. The sources said alcohol was involved.
The agent was questioned by the police in Israel before he was released with no charges, according to a statement from the Secret Service.
According to CBS News and CNN, the employee has returned to the US. His access to Secret Service systems and facilities was suspended while he was investigated.
The Secret Service didn't reply immediately.
Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday to begin a four day visit to the Middle East. He is going to fly to Saudi Arabia on Friday after he arrives in Israel.
His itinerary includes a meeting with the Saudi crown prince. The trip to Saudi Arabia by Biden was necessary to make up for the loss of oil supply from Russia.
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