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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "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 cruel circumstances over several months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," officials stated.

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

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to mature inmates, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials succumbed to assault by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.

At the time, the Israeli military said officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had been killed.

The two cousins were employed together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

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

"We expect US authorities to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.