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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged was released.

Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 at the time of his arrest this past winter within the occupied West Bank, during a family visit from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, claims he consistently denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the teenager's freedom.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care right after being freed, according to close relatives.

Family described him as visibly pale and thin, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

Through an official statement, family spokesperson expressed the family's "immense relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, we're concentrating on providing Mohammed with the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances over several months."

American authorities stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"American leadership gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety for United States citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to the state department and the administration, requesting additional efforts for his freedom.

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

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely regarding the treatment through judicial records.

The teenager remained absent formal charges within Ofer penitentiary on the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

There are around several hundred young Palestinian detainees detained within Israeli facilities, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Many have never been charged and human rights groups, and international organizations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities died from beating by Israeli settlers amid clashes in July.

Initially, military authorities reported they were examining reports a Palestinian civilian had been killed.

Both young men collaborated within the family's frozen treats establishment from Tampa.

No charges have been filed with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to ensure our family's safety," Mr Kadur said.