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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager having endured nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, and only heard about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by settlement residents amid clashes last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

The two cousins were employed together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand US authorities to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.