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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care right after being freed, relatives told the media.

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

In a statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business from Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

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

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

During that period, defense forces stated authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.