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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American teenager having endured nine months in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

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

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

He stayed lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

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

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed 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 safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.