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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done to release him.

The father, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop in Florida, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences including killings.

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

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by settlement residents following tensions during summer.

At the time, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins collaborated at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We expect the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.