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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian adolescent who spent nine months in Israel's custody without being charged has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest last February throughout the West Bank territory, where he was visiting from his Florida home for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, family members reported.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems developed during imprisonment.

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

Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" throughout the past nine months.

"Right now, we are focused on ensuring Mohammed receives urgent medical care he needs after being subjected to mistreatment by authorities and inhumane conditions throughout his detention."

US officials announced ongoing to provide consular support to the teenager's relatives.

{"American leadership considers paramount than the safety and security of US citizens"," officials stated.

A group of American legislators submitted a formal letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed regarding stone throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits nor direct contact since February, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held without charge in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

It is also home to mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced of serious terrorism offences including killings.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, based on prison authority data.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving physical abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers amid clashes last July.

During that period, military authorities reported officials were investigating information regarding a civilian was deceased.

The two cousins collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged for the cousin's murder.

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