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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American teenager who spent nine months in Israel's custody without charge gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

The US state department applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and inhumane conditions for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.

The father, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

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

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents following tensions in July.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

The two cousins collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.