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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent nine months in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention in February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department said it welcomed Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, relatives told the media.

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

Through an official statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"At this moment, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to US authorities and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts to release him.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, previously claimed his child admitted guilt about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, learning information solely about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

He stayed lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility in the West Bank.

Additionally housing grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, and international organizations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

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

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said died from beating by Israeli settlers during a confrontation in July.

At the time, defense forces stated they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah had worked together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We anticipate US authorities to protect our families," the uncle stated.