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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager having endured nine months in Israel's custody without charge has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones against settlement residents, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Now sixteen years old, was taken to hospital for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, we are focused on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he needs after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to the state department and the White House, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business in Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard about his son's condition through judicial records.

He stayed absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated 350 Palestinian minors in security custody detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents amid clashes during summer.

Initially, defense forces stated officials were investigating accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

No one has been charged regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.