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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian teenager having endured a nine-month period in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities applauded the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, family members reported.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, urging greater action to release him.

Mohammed's parent, with four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

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

The facility also contains grown detainees, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin their cousin Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials was beaten to death by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.

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

The two cousins collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

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