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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel without charge was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials applauded the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

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

"Right now, we are focused on providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he requires following exposure to Israel's abuse and brutal treatment throughout his detention."

The state department announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to the state department and President Donald Trump, urging greater action to release him.

The father, with four children operating an ice cream shop in Florida, previously said his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since the arrest, learning information solely about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

The teenager remained absent formal charges in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences including killings.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, report instances of physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The dual national youth according to health authorities died from beating by radical settlers amid clashes last July.

At the time, defense forces stated officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

The two cousins had worked together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We expect the American government to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.