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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured 270 days in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle conveyed their "overwhelming sense of relief".

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs following exposure to mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to offer diplomatic assistance to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

The father, with four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by settlement residents amid clashes last July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

The two cousins had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

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