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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent after completing nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

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

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

At the time, defense forces stated officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

The two cousins were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate the American government to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.