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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials said it would continue to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation in July.

At the time, military authorities reported authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.