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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American teenager after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, according to close relatives.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"The Trump Administration has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," it added.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.