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Zaher Ibrahim

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

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

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

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials died from beating by settlement residents following tensions in July.

During that period, military authorities reported authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had died.

The two cousins collaborated at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.