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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager after completing a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and is suffering from conditions developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he requires following exposure to Israel's abuse and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to the protection and welfare for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, demanding more be done for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, with four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, had earlier stated his son only confessed to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits nor direct contact following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge at Ofer detention facility on the West Bank.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, say some have suffered mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

During that period, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate US authorities to safeguard our relatives," family representatives emphasized.