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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth who spent nine months in Israeli detention without charge was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

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

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment over several months."

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said his son only confessed about rock throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, learning information solely what had happened to him through judicial records.

The teenager remained without charge in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and murder.

Approximately 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, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

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

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

During that period, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

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

"We expect the American government to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.