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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention absent formal charges gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department applauded the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances for months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

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

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to release him.

The father, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, learning information solely what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

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

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

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, including UN bodies, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers following tensions during summer.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

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