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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American youth having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel without charge gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 at the time of his arrest last February within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials applauded the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

They said he is pale, underweight, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

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

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

"Right now, we're concentrating on ensuring Mohammed receives prompt healthcare he requires after being subjected to harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

US officials stated they would maintain to extend consular services to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership considers paramount to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," officials stated.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to the state department and the administration, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children operating an ice cream shop from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed following the detention, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition in detention through court documents.

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

The facility also contains adult prisoners, some of whom have been convicted for major terrorist activities and murder.

There are around 350 Palestinian minors in security custody being held in Israeli jails, per correctional service statistics.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, document cases involving mistreatment and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating for justice for his cousin Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen per medical officials was beaten to death by settlement residents following tensions in July.

During that period, the Israeli military said they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

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

No indictments occurred for the cousin's murder.

"We expect the American government to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.