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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent nine months in Israel's custody without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention this past winter within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

In a statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on getting Mohammed urgent medical care he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities considers paramount to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, receiving updates exclusively regarding the treatment through judicial records.

He stayed without charge in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated they would maintain their efforts demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers following tensions last July.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had been killed.

Both young men collaborated in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We demand United States leadership to protect our families," the uncle stated.