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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to the state department and the administration, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

The teenager remained absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.

During that period, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.