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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian adolescent having endured nine months in imprisonment by Israel without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old when he was arrested in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

According to them, he appears visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

In a statement, family spokesperson conveyed their "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he needs after experiencing harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance than the safety and security for United States citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives endorsed a document to diplomatic officials and President Donald Trump, demanding more be done to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing after being assaulted by soldiers.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since February, and only heard regarding the treatment through judicial records.

He stayed lacking indictment in Ofer prison throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing mature inmates, including individuals found guilty for major terrorist activities and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

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

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities was beaten to death by radical settlers amid clashes last July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining information regarding a civilian had been killed.

The two cousins had worked together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.