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Zaher Ibrahim

An Palestinian-American adolescent who spent a nine-month period in imprisonment by Israel absent formal charges gained freedom.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim had just turned 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, while he was vacationing while residing in Florida under suspicion of rock throwing at Jewish settlers, which he previously denied.

United States authorities said it welcomed the news of Mohammed's release.

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 contracted in captivity.

Via family representatives, family spokesperson spoke of the family's "tremendous relief".

The uncle, Zeyad Kadur described how relatives endured "living a horrific and endless nightmare" over the last nine months.

"Currently, our priority is getting Mohammed urgent medical care he needs after experiencing Israel's abuse and brutal treatment for months."

The state department stated they would maintain to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

{"The Trump Administration gives utmost importance than the safety and security of US citizens"," it added.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to US authorities and the administration, demanding more be done to release him.

Mr Ibrahim, with four children managing a frozen treats business in Florida, previously said his child admitted guilt to throwing stones after being assaulted by soldiers.

He had not seen or communicated with his son since February, receiving updates exclusively what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment within Ofer penitentiary in the West Bank.

Additionally housing mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and murder.

Approximately 350 Palestinian child security detainees detained within Israeli facilities, based on prison authority data.

Numerous remain uncharged while advocacy organizations, as well as the United Nations, say some have suffered abuse and torture.

Following Mohammed's release, the uncle stated relatives would persist in advocating demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

The 20-year-old dual US citizen according to health authorities succumbed to assault by settlement residents following tensions during summer.

Initially, defense forces stated authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian had died.

Both young men had worked together in the family ice cream shop in Tampa, Florida.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We expect the American government to ensure our family's safety," the uncle stated.