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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth who spent nine months in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives the immediate medical attention he needs following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, family representatives announced they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

Initially, the Israeli military said they were examining accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.