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Zaher Ibrahim

A Palestinian-American youth who spent nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

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

"At this moment, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department announced ongoing to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security of American nationals"," it added.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

The father, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son following the detention, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted regarding severe security violations and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts for justice for his cousin family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth per medical officials died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes last July.

During that period, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins had worked together within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.