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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent a nine-month period in Israeli detention absent formal charges was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to US authorities and the administration, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.

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

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by radical settlers following tensions last July.

During that period, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We demand US authorities to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.