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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth having endured a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues contracted in captivity.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and brutal treatment for months."

American authorities announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or communicated with his son since February, and only heard regarding the treatment in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations including killings.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

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

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

During that period, military authorities reported authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had been killed.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No indictments occurred with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.