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Zaher Ibrahim

An American-Palestinian youth who spent nine months in Israel's custody without being charged gained freedom.

Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention last February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, during a family visit on holiday from Florida under suspicion of rock throwing against settlement residents, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the teenager's freedom.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital upon gaining freedom, relatives told the media.

They said he is visibly pale and thin, while battling health issues acquired while detained.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Zeyad Kadur said the family had been "living a horrific and endless nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"At this moment, we're concentrating on getting Mohammed the immediate medical attention he requires after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances throughout his detention."

American authorities said it would continue to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount to ensuring the safety of American nationals"," officials stated.

Several congressional representatives had signed a letter to US authorities and the White House, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mr Ibrahim, a father-of-four who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations about rock throwing due to physical abuse.

There were no visits or communicated with his son following the detention, and only heard what had happened to him through judicial records.

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

It is also home to grown detainees, including individuals found guilty of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately several hundred young Palestinian detainees currently imprisoned in Israel, per correctional service statistics.

Several lack formal charges while advocacy organizations, including UN bodies, report instances of abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, family representatives announced relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member family member Sayfollah.

The dual national youth who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by radical settlers during a confrontation last July.

During that period, defense forces stated officials were investigating reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men had worked together at their family's ice cream business in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed regarding Sayfollah's death.

"We anticipate United States leadership to safeguard our relatives," the uncle stated.