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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American adolescent who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "immense relief".

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

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to secure his release.

The father, a father-of-four operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by settlement residents following tensions during summer.

At the time, the Israeli military said officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had been killed.

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

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.