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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American teenager having endured a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

The US state department applauded the teenager's freedom.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, family members reported.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson conveyed their "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

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

Mr Ibrahim, with four children who runs an ice cream business based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited nor direct contact since the arrest, learning information solely regarding the treatment via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained without charge within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

It is also home to grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and murder.

An estimated 350 Palestinian child security detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

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

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers amid clashes during summer.

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

Both young men had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to protect our families," the uncle stated.