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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager having endured a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

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

"Currently, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances for months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the administration, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.