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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February within the occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, according to close relatives.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Family member Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

He stayed without charge in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and murder.

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

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, document cases involving abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by settlement residents following tensions during summer.

At the time, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.