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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent 270 days in imprisonment by Israel without being charged gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 when he was arrested last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

The US state department expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, required hospitalization right after being freed, family members reported.

Family described him as showing signs of malnutrition, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Through an official statement, Mohammed's uncle spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he requires after experiencing harsh conditions and brutal treatment over several months."

American authorities announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"American leadership has no higher priority to ensuring the safety of US citizens"," the department emphasized.

A group of American legislators had signed a letter to diplomatic officials and the White House, requesting additional efforts to release him.

The father, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, had earlier stated Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing because the soldiers beat him.

There were no visits or spoken to Mohammed since the arrest, receiving updates exclusively about his son's condition via legal paperwork.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment at Ofer detention facility throughout the occupied territory.

Additionally housing adult prisoners, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and homicide.

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

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, as well as the United Nations, document cases involving abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The dual national youth according to health authorities was beaten to death by Israeli settlers during a confrontation last July.

During that period, the Israeli military said authorities were looking into accounts of a Palestinian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together at their family's ice cream business from Tampa.

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

"We demand US authorities to protect our families," Mr Kadur said.