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Zaher Ibrahim

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

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

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

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

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

The state department stated they would maintain to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to US authorities and the administration, demanding more be done for his freedom.

The father, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

He stayed absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

At the time, defense forces stated authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had died.

The two cousins collaborated at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.