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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager having endured a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

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

"At this moment, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances over several months."

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

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard about his son's condition through judicial records.

He stayed lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences including killings.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by settlement residents amid clashes during summer.

At the time, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.