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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth having endured nine months in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February throughout the West Bank territory, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

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

Currently aged sixteen, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, and experiencing medical problems contracted in captivity.

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

Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we are focused on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

The state department announced ongoing 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.

Twenty-seven US lawmakers had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, urging greater action to release him.

Mohammed's parent, a father-of-four managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously said Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held without charge within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

It is also home to grown detainees, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

There are around 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged while advocacy organizations, and international organizations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

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

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining accounts of a Palestinian was deceased.

Both young men were employed together at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We expect United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.