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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities applauded the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

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

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

The state department stated they would maintain to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership considers paramount to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by settlement residents during a confrontation last July.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had died.

The two cousins collaborated in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

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