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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention this past winter throughout the West Bank territory, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, family members reported.

According to them, he appears showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

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

"At this moment, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care necessary for his recovery following exposure to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities announced ongoing to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"US government authorities gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of American nationals"," the department emphasized.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, Mr Kadur said they would maintain their efforts seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by settlement residents amid clashes during summer.

Initially, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

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