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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old during his detention last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions over several months."

The state department stated they would maintain to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers endorsed a document to the state department and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to release him.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

He stayed without charge within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

It is also home to mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations including killings.

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

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by settlement residents following tensions in July.

During that period, defense forces stated they were examining information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.