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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

American authorities stated they would maintain to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to the state department and the White House, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

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

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

Initially, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had been killed.

The two cousins collaborated at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

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