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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent a nine-month period in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested this past winter within the occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida accused of stone-throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

American diplomatic officials expressed satisfaction with the news of Mohammed's release.

Currently aged sixteen, was taken to hospital right after being freed, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, and is suffering from conditions contracted in captivity.

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

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "surviving a terrible, unending nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Right now, our priority is getting Mohammed prompt healthcare he needs after experiencing mistreatment by authorities and cruel circumstances over several months."

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

{"American leadership has no higher priority to the protection and welfare of US citizens"," it added.

A group of American legislators endorsed a document to the state department and the administration, requesting additional efforts to secure his release.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children who runs an ice cream business from Florida, previously claimed his child admitted guilt to throwing stones due to physical abuse.

He had not seen or spoken to Mohammed since February, learning information solely what had happened to him through judicial records.

The teenager remained lacking indictment in Ofer prison in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, some of whom have been convicted of serious terrorism offences and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian minors in security custody currently imprisoned in Israel, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Several lack formal charges and human rights groups, and international organizations, report instances of abuse and torture.

Subsequent to his liberation, Mr Kadur said relatives would persist in advocating seeking justice for their relative their cousin Sayfollah.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen who the Palestinian health ministry said succumbed to assault by Israeli settlers during a confrontation during summer.

Initially, military authorities reported authorities were looking into information regarding a civilian had died.

Mohammed and Sayfollah were employed together within the family's frozen treats establishment in Tampa, Florida.

No one has been charged with Sayfollah's killing.

"We anticipate United States leadership to protect our families," family representatives emphasized.