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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent after completing 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida accused of stone-throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, required hospitalization for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

Family described him as pale, underweight, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

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

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he needs after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances for months."

US officials stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities has no higher priority than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, parent of four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously said his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

The facility also contains adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty regarding severe security violations and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities was beaten to death by settlement residents amid clashes in July.

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

Both young men were employed together in the family ice cream shop based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect US authorities to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.