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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention this past winter within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "immense relief".

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

"Right now, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department said it would continue to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

The father, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen nor direct contact since February, learning information solely what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities including killings.

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

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.