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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact following the detention, and only heard regarding the treatment through judicial records.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation in July.

At the time, the Israeli military said they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to protect our families," the uncle stated.