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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent nine months in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

In a statement, the youth's uncle spoke of the family's "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we are focused on getting Mohammed urgent medical care he needs following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and the administration, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held absent formal charges at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered physical abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents during a confrontation in July.

Initially, defense forces stated officials were investigating information regarding a civilian had been killed.

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

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.