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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention this past winter within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson expressed the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

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

He had not seen nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions during summer.

Initially, military authorities reported officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We expect United States leadership to protect our families," the uncle stated.