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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager after completing nine months in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

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

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

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances for months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

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

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

The father, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him through judicial records.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.