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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager having endured nine months in Israeli detention without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

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

Mohammed was held without charge within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said they were examining information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate the American government to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.