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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager after completing a nine-month period in Israeli detention without being charged has been freed.

Mohammed Ibrahim was fifteen years old at the time of his arrest this past winter in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida for allegedly throwing stones at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with Mohammed's liberation.

Mohammed, now 16, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, according to close relatives.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, and experiencing medical problems acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle expressed the family's "overwhelming sense of relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, our priority is getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention necessary for his recovery after experiencing harsh conditions and cruel circumstances over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to offer diplomatic assistance to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

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

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business from Florida, previously claimed his son only confessed to throwing stones because the soldiers beat him.

He had not seen nor direct contact since February, and only heard what had happened to him via legal paperwork.

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

It is also home to adult prisoners, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged and human rights groups, including UN bodies, report instances of mistreatment and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, the uncle stated the family would also continue fighting seeking justice for their relative Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian per medical officials died from beating by Israeli settlers following tensions in July.

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

Mohammed and Sayfollah collaborated at their family's ice cream business based in Florida.

No indictments occurred regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate the American government to safeguard our relatives," Mr Kadur said.