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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest in February throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

They said he is showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Currently, our priority is getting Mohammed prompt healthcare necessary for his recovery after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment for months."

The state department announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and the White House, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, had earlier stated his child admitted guilt to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since February, and only heard about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held without charge within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

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

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation in July.

During that period, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

The two cousins had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment based in Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

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